How to backup or restore cnMatrix switch config through CLI

Summary:

This document explains about the requirement and configuration required while taking Backup or restoring cnMatrix Switch configuration.

Cause:

This document explains how to take cnMatrix switch backup and restore as and when required.

Solution:

Take Switch Config Backup:

Step 1: Setup TFTP server on PC and check network connectivity between switch and PC using ping:

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** In my example I have used Tftpd64 application for TFTP server.

You need to select PC interface which communicates to the switch network/management IP of cnMatrix along with the desired directory where you want to store the file.

Step 2: SSH the switch using management/network IP followed by admin credentials and run below command:

copy startup-config tftp://<PC interface IP>/<filename>

** Config file will be saved in the binary format at the selected location.

Restore Switch config using backup file:

Step 1: Setup TFTP server, using the same procedure which is explained above.

Step 2: SSH the switch using management/network IP followed by admin credentials and run below command:

copy tftp://<PC interface IP>/<filename> startup-config

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Step 3: Reboot the switch to activate the new config.

Note: Ensure that the Switch is on the latest version. You can check or download the latest cnMatrix switches from below links:

https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/cnmatrix/

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