Exporting Settings

The exported preferences file can be imported into the security appliance if it is necessary to reset the firmware.

To export configuration settings from the firewall

1. Navigate to Device | Settings > Firmware and Settings.

2. Click Import/Export Configuration > Export Configuration.

   

3. In the Export Configuration window, click Export.

   The current configuration of your SonicWall appliance is exported to a .exp file and is available in your local system. The file can be imported by the same SonicWall or used to clone a configuration across multiple SonicWall systems.

   

4. Click Close.