How to migrate from RG493G to CRS125-24G-1S-2HnD-IN?

Hi,

I have been using an RB493G router for a long time as the main router in my lab testbed. I ran out of ethernet ports so I purchased the new CRS125-24G-1S-2HnD-IN. Is there a nice way how to migrate the configuration from the old router to the new one? I have tons of NAT entries, static DHCP addresses, wifi access rules, etc. in the old one and it would be a pain to re-type everything.

Thank you!

I usually export the running configuration to a file:

  • Log into terminal on your exisiting device
  • Run the command export file=config.cfg
  • Copy the config.cfg file to your computer(drag and drop from winbox)
  • Open the file on your computer
  • Past the configuration lines you want into the terminal of your new router

Maybe there are easier ways, I dont know. But this has always worked for me. You also have to be a little carefull, since you are swapping to a different model, and you may have to adjust your interface parameters.

This is the most secure way I know so I also suggest that.

That sounds fairly easy. Thank you!