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Create a Backup

To create a backup of the BACnet Gateway Extension data:

1. Go to the Backup and restore tab.
2. Click Generate and download backup.
3. Wait for the system to generate the backup file.
4. After the backup is created, the file is downloaded automatically.

The downloaded backup file is an archive file. It contains the BACnet Gateway Extension data required for restore.

NOTE

Do not manually modify the files inside the backup archive unless instructed by RAK technical support. To restore the BACnet Gateway Extension data, upload the original backup archive file.

Restore from a Backup

You can restore BACnet Gateway Extension data by uploading a previously generated backup file.

To restore a backup:

1. Go to the Backup and restore tab.
2. In the Restore section, click Choose file, or drag and drop the backup archive file into the upload area.
3. After the file is selected, click Restore.
4. Wait for the restore process to complete.

warning

Restoring a backup may replace the current BACnet Gateway Extension data, including equipment, profiles, data points, and configuration settings. Before restoring, verify that you have selected the correct backup file.