How to save and restore modem settings

Before resetting your modem, you can save your custom settings. This allows you to restore them after the reset is complete.

 

These instructions are for gateway modems only, not for SmartNIDs.

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How to access your modem settings

The Configuration Save option in the modem utilities allows you to save and later restore your custom modem settings. Follow the steps below to access your modem's secure settings.

3. Select the Utilities icon in the main menu.

Main menu in the modem settings with Utilities highlighted

4.  Select Configuration Save in the left sidebar.

Configuration Save option in modem utilities

Continue by selecting the save or restore instructions below.

Follow steps 1 through 4 above to access the modem utilities.

5.  Select Save File

6.  Select Download. You'll see a prompt to name the file and save it to a folder on your computer. Remember the location and file name, as you'll need these to restore your settings later.

Save settings screen showing download file button

Follow steps 1 through 4 above to access the modem utilities.

5.  Select Upload File.

Restore settings screen showing upload file option

6.  Select Choose File, then browse to the folder location on your computer where you previously saved the file. 

Restore settings screenshot showing choose file button

7.  Select the file and click Open. In the example image, the file is named model#-Config-date.

Restore settings, open file window

8.  Select Apply. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the modem's internet light to turn green, then open a browser and visit a webpage. If the internet light doesn't turn green, visit the modem lights guide for solutions.

Restore settings, Apply option

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