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SonicOS 5.8.1 Administrator Guide
Settings
Import Settings
To import a previously saved preferences file into the SonicWALL security appliance, follow
these instructions:
Step 1 Click Import Settings to import a previously exported preferences file into the SonicWALL
security appliance. The Import Settings window is displayed.
Step 2 Click Browse to locate the file which has a *.exp file name extension.
Step 3 Select the preferences file.
Step 4 Click Import, and restart the firewall.
Export Settings
To export configuration settings from the SonicWALL security appliance, use the instructions
below:
Step 1 Click Export Settings. The Export Settings window is displayed.
Step 2 Click Export.
Step 3 Click Save, and then select a location to save the file. The file is named “sonicwall.exp” but can
be renamed.
Step 4 Click Save. This process can take up to a minute. The exported preferences file can be
imported into the SonicWALL security appliance if it is necessary to reset the firmware.
Send Diagnostic Reports
Click Send Diagnostic Reports to send system diagnostics to SonicWALL Technical Support.
The status bar at the bottom of the screen displays “Please wait!” while sending the report, then
displays “Diagnostic reports sent successfully”.