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Tutor

Jan 11, 2017

RN2120v2 - Can't (completely) replicate settings between two readynas using Configuration Backup

Hi all, i have to set up several ReadyNas 2120v2 with same settings, i have to do this in an isolated subnetwork (no internet) so i'm using "Configuration Backup" in System menu. I downloaded the "...

Guru - Experienced User

Jan 11, 2017

jackburton wrote:

While Shares, accounts and active services are replicated, Host name and Network settings remain unchanged.

And I think there are some others - last time I did this the maintenance schedule was not restored either.

Neither the OS 6 user manual nor the the kb article [ https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS/Backing-up-configuration-OS6/td-p/1161971 ] even hint at this.

jackburton

Tutor

Jan 12, 2017

This is bad

StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 13, 2017
jackburton wrote:

This is bad

I found it annoying, but not fatal - since I knew what the settings were supposed to be.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/ReadyNAS-Beta-Release/Backup-restore-settings-bug/m-p/1148507/highlight/true#M8769 gives more info on what is restored, but not a lot of details on what isn't. I thought there was at least one other thread on this topic, but I am not finding it now.
- jackburton
  Tutor
  Jan 13, 2017
  I have to replicate settings over 20+ ReadyNas, I expected something more professional from Netgear.
  Btw, i found a bug in the Backup config menu, if I use "custom" selection for the settings i want to save, instead of "everything", i can replicate at least network settings, while host name is always not appllied on the restored machine.
  I tried also to manually edit the file in the backup folder, where the host name is mentioned (/tmp/config_restore_info) but nothing changed.
  - FramerV
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jan 16, 2017
    Hi jackburton,
    
    Based on the description of the issue that you have provided, I may need to check this with others who can probably assist you and get back to you as soon as possible.
    
    Thanks for your cooperation!
    
    Regards,