Moving a configuration between routerboards

RouterOS Beginner Basics
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So, I have my nice config all worked up the way that I want and now I need to put the configuration on 5 or 10 routerboards of the exact same model and RouterOS license level.

I noticed that when I do a “/system backup save” and then move the config off of the routerboard via ftp, upon placing the config (again via ftp and a “system backup load”) on the other routerboards, I sometimes get invalid interfaces and a generally non-working config on the new equipment.

At this point I’m assuming that the RouterOS backup feature ties the configuration to a particular routerboard.

…is there any way to rapidly roll out configurations to new equipment without having to re-enter all the configuration commands (…and before you ask, I do a “/system reset-configuration” before uploading the config and generally find that “export” doesn’t seem to catch everything, “connection list” stuff in particular)?

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.. just change the interface to the right one, configuration is tied to the mac address of the interface. Different board have different mac address for interface. The same is true if you change wireless card on same routerboard.

…or just do /system export … and edit the file on any text editor.

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If you use “/system export” you’ll only export the configuration from the system sub menu.

You’ll want to use “/export file=filename” to dump the whole configuration and this will catch any setting in the router that is permanent.

Best Regards,

Paul

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I actually had to do this Saturday.

Personally I took the old router, and did a

/export file=[/system identity get name]

Now jump over to the new one and with a small config you don’t need to connect via IP, but it is advise. Larger configs I’ve found it necessary. Just copy/paste the *rsc from the old router into a terminal and let it go. It will take a while.

I’d be interested in knowing two things. First off, why does the CPU load stay at 100% after until rebooted. Secondly, is there a way to execute the file that is stored on the new router’s disk?

Thanks for any input!