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Settings File Compatibility
I keep my firmware up-to-date and always save a copy of the latest settings file. Is this file compatible with some or all newer Nighthawk models? In other words, can it be used to initialize a newer router? If so, is it limited to the NIghthawk series or does it support all later (or future) NETGEAR models?
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No. Configuration saved files are only comaptible with in there own models. Not cross model compatible.
- As a retired IT guy, I'm totally astonished at the inability to standardize the settings. It should be a simple matter to save them (in a separate file if necessary) in a format that can be used by all NETGEAR routers manufactured in the past "n" years (where "n" is decided based on router compatibility). What is the hangup against doing so? If y'all can't do it, contract its design out to me....
That maybe all good and such however due to the fact that there are many different model routers, based on different chip sets and have different features, using same configurations across all models is not possible. NG has different models and different HW and such that distingushes there products from each other and other Mfrs. Wouldn't be good business practive if they did all the same thing across everything.
Good Luck.
When a user changes router settings or they're changed automatically (e.g. when the default for new devices is to allow access), they obviously are stored somewhere. What I'm suggesting is a generic subroutine that can be called by any router (regardless of manufacturer) at startup time or when settings are changed. Each manufacturer simply makes it possible to save and load their user settings to and from a secure, generic, ASCII file.
I don't have the time or inclination to deal with the tech staff on this, so I'll just print my NETGEAR settings and make the suggested feature a REQUIREMENT whan I buy routers.
Done, fini, outta here....
