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rubenm
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Apr 30, 2017
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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.

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  • 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.

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      rubenm
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      Oh well. I redid it from scratch, and will ensure I renew the backup whenever I change the password from now on. Thanks!