• Migration Tool 4.35.3
• About the Guide
  • Guide Conventions
• Supported Platforms
• Knowledge Base Articles for Migrating
• Using Migration Tool
  • Exporting a Copy of your Current Configuration Settings
  • Starting your Firewall Migration
  • Uploading Configuration
  • Choosing Target Product
  • Assigning Interfaces
  • Downloading New Configuration Settings
• Importing Configuration Settings
• SonicWall Support
  • About This Document

Importing Configuration Settings

You can import configuration settings from one firewall to another firewall, which can save a lot of time when replacing an older firewall with a newer model. This feature is also useful when you need multiple appliances with similar configuration settings. The following are the steps to import your new configuration settings

1. Register the Target Firewall, download the latest firmware version and upgrade the firmware to the latest firmware version.

   It is recommended to factory default the Target Firewall before importing the configuration file (not required if the device is out of the box).

2. Upload the newly created settings file into your Target Firewall.

   For example: For SonicOS devices, navigate to Device > Settings > Firmware and settings, select Import Configuration to import configuration.

3. Click Import.