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D-LINK DSL-2790U - Backup and Restore settings

How to Effortlessly Back Up and Restore Your D-LINK DSL-2790U Modem Configuration
In today's fast-paced world, ensuring your modem is properly configured is crucial for a seamless internet experience. But what happens when your modem resets to factory settings? You could lose critical customizations like wireless settings, passwords, and port forwarding configurations. To avoid this, backing up your modem configuration is essential.

In this quick tutorial, Mediaket demonstrates how to back up and restore the configuration of a D-LINK DSL-2790U modem in less than three minutes. Let’s walk through the steps to ensure your settings are always secure.

Why Back Up Your D-LINK DSL-2790U Modem Configuration?

The backup process allows you to save a file containing all essential modem settings, such as:

  • Wireless settings (SSID, passwords, and security preferences)
  • Port forwarding rules
  • WAN setup
  • DNS settings
  • Admin, user, and internet passwords

With this backup file, you can effortlessly restore your modem's settings if the device is ever reset to factory defaults, sparing you from manual reconfigurations.

Key Benefits of Backing Up Your Modem Configuration:

  1. Time-saving: Quickly restore your modem settings without needing to manually re-enter all configurations.
  2. Peace of mind: Safeguard critical details like passwords, IP settings, and security protocols.
  3. Effortless troubleshooting: Easily revert to a previous stable setup in case of issues after updates or changes.

By following the steps in this tutorial, you'll ensure your D-LINK modem configuration is always protected and easily restorable, keeping your network running smoothly.

 

Overview - D-LINK DSL-2790U - Wireless N300 ADSL2+ Modem Router:

  • The DSL-2790U reaches wireless speeds that are almost 6 times faster than 802.11g1. Maximize wireless performance by connecting it to computers equipped with Wireless N interfaces and stay connected from virtually anywhere at home and in the office. The DSL-2790U can also be used with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networks to enable significantly improved reception. You can even share your mobile Internet connection when on the road by connecting a compatible 3G USB adapter.
  • The DSL-2790U’s security features prevent unauthorized access to the home and office network from wireless devices or from the Internet.
  • The Wireless N300 ADSL2+ Modem Router is backward compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g wireless equipment, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of wireless devices, making your older devices still relevant.
  • Device Interfaces:
    • RJ-11 ADSL port.
    • 4 RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports with auto MDI/MDIX.
    • Built-in 802.11n wireless LAN.
    • Factory reset button.
    • WPS button.
    • Wireless on/off switch (optional).
    • Power on/off switch.
    • USB host 2.0.
  • Router Features:
    • NAT & NAPT.
    • DHCP server/client/relay.
    • Static Routing, RIP v.1, v.2.
    • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) compliant.
    • SNTP, DNS proxy and IGMP proxy.
    • Supports IPv6.
    • Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS).
    • Virtual server.