
CE_2# configure terminalĬopy the configuration to the FTP server. In this procedure, an FTP server can be used in place of a TFTP server.Ĭonfigure the FTP username and password. Use an FTP Server to Backup and Restore a Configuration Source filename ? backup_cfg_for_my_router Note: This step is to remove any security commands that can lock you out of the router.Ĭopy the configuration file from the TFTP server to a new router in privileged (enable) mode which has a basic configuration. Search for and remove any line that starts with "AAA". Open the configuration file with a text editor. The prompt changes to Router#, which indicates that the router is now in privileged mode.Ĭopy this configuration file to the TFTP server: CE_2# copy running-config tftp:Īddress or name of remote host ? 10.104.207.171ĭestination filename ? backup_cfg_for_my_routerġ030 bytes copied in 2.489 secs (395 bytes/sec) Before you proceed with this method, make sure you have a TFTP server on the network to which you have IP connectivity.Īt the Router>prompt, issue the enablecommand, and provide the required password when prompted.

This is a step-by-step approach to copy a configuration from a router to a TFTP server, and back to another router. Use a TFTP Server to Backup and Restore a Configuration There are several methods to choose from in order to back up and restore a configuration:Īutomatic Backup of Configuration with the Kron Method Refer to Cisco Technical Tips Conventionsfor more information on document conventions. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment.


This document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions. Use the pingcommand to verify connectivity.

Prerequisites RequirementsĬisco recommends that you have knowledge of these topics and have the required accesses:Īccess to a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) or File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.Ĭonnectivity - Routers must be able to access the FTP or TFTP server. This document describes how to migrate a configuration from a current router to a new router.
