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rubenm
Apr 30, 2017Aspirant
If I restore a previous config, will it change the admin password?
Hi,
I did some experiments and messed up my config, but I still have access to the router through the web interface. I have an old-ish backup with a stable config, and I wanted to restore it.
My problem is that I don't remember the admin password I was using when I first made that backup, as I changed it some time ago. I'm afraid that after the restore the password might revert to an older version I can't remember, and I would lose access to the router.
So here's my question: when we restore from a backup, does that change the admin password too? or is it left as is?
I realise that in the worst scenario, I could always reset to factory defaults and rebuild the config from scratch, but in that case, I might as well try to fix the config from its current state, at this point I'm not sure which of these would entail more work. Still, if I were able to restore from the backup without fear of it changing my password, that would be the best way.
Thanks!
The usersname and password are nomally part of the config setup for a router so I would say the old settings would include the forgetten usersname and password the way I see it.
2 Replies
- William10aMaster
The usersname and password are nomally part of the config setup for a router so I would say the old settings would include the forgetten usersname and password the way I see it.
- rubenmAspirant
Oh well. I redid it from scratch, and will ensure I renew the backup whenever I change the password from now on. Thanks!