eConfigHelp

Help for eConfig

This can be used as either a single page accessed by clicking on the help button, or by listing the headings for the help and having the text appear as a separate page when the heading/link is clicked.

What is eConfig?

eConfig is a utility for backing up and restoring ePipe configurations to and from text files on the PC.  These files can be opened and edited in any text editor by experienced ePipe users.

Why Backup or Restore Configurations?

There are several reasons for backing up and/or restoring ePipe configurations, including:

•	Failure of the ePipe due to external damage or manufacturing fault.  The saved configuration can then be restored to the replacement unit.

•	Protection from accidental errors during setup of the ePipe.  The ePipe can be restored to its previous state if a backup configuration exists.

•	Replication of a single configuration to multiple ePipes.  This will probably require the configuration file to be edited to prevent duplication of IP addresses and other parameters, such as ISP phone numbers and VPN tunnel details.

How to use eConfig

In the ‘IP Address’ text box, type the IP address of the ePipe you wish to configure or backup. Then type in a username and password for a privileged user on that ePipe in the ‘Username’ and ‘Password’ text boxes.

The ‘Backup’ button is used to backup the current configuration of the selected ePipe. After pressing the ‘Backup’ button you will be asked for the path and filename to save the configuration file to.  This file will store the configuration of the ePipe during backup and will be read when restoring the configuration to the ePipe.

The ‘Restore’ button is used to download the configuration stored in the specified file to the selected ePipe. After pressing the ‘Restore’ button you will be asked for the path and filename of the configuration file to use. The configuration file can be either one that was previously saved using eConfig, or a configuration file that you wrote yourself.  During Restore you will be given the option to erase the current configuration of ePipe prior to performing the restore.

Note:

•	Erasing the configuration of the ePipe is equivalent to reinitialising the ePipe to its factory default settings.  This is a non-reversible operation.  Ensure you have a backup of the current configuration prior to doing this.

•	If you do not erase the ePipe prior to restoring a configuration, the restore operation may replace, modify or add to the existing configuration of the ePipe.  This may result in an undesirable configuration, depending on the current ePipe configuration and the configuration commands in the file being restored.

•	Wording of dialogue box after restore is selected i.e. Factory Initialise box.

Note: By selecting Yes, the ePipe will be erased and the selected configuration will be restored. The current configuration will be lost, as the ePipe will be initialised to factory defaults. By selecting No, the selected configuration will be added to the existing configuration and may alter, delete or add to existing settings.