Hello All,
I had an issue with the wireless of the RB960PGS and managed to solve it through restoring via a system backup.
Additionally to the system backup the approved Mikrotik consultant had done for me via a life session he had also done a .rsc backup.
Now I would like to restore or import that as well.
Are there any instructions available somewhere how to proceed with such? I read somewhere that such file might need tidy ups before importing.
TA
The config is part of the backup file. So if the backup restored okay, should NOT need to “:import <file.rsc>”. In fact, it might break things if you even tried.
The consultant did both, since the backup is a binary file you cannot “see” the configuration inside it. While the .rsc is human-readable. So they were 100% right to “both” a “backup” (.backup) & "export (.rsc). But know the .backup file is a “more complete” backup as it includes stuff like certificates that are NOT in the .rsc.
The basic rule be you want to use the backup on the SAME device, ideally on the same RouterOS version it was taken from. BUT… if you want to “migrate” to a NEW router, you’d likely want to START with exported “.rsc” file, but you’d like still need to make changes for using it on a new router. Conversely, the .backup isn’t “editable” (and has ports and MAC address etc etc that are device-specific) so generally a BAD idea to use on another router.
Now there are “exceptions” to every rule. And while I use the word “rule”… RouterOS will let you restore a backup or import a config regardless…so it not necessarily going to “protect” you from doing the wrong thing.
But you since it is SAME device, the general rule be you want the BACKUP.
Anyway, while this gives you a few options for “backup”, depending on needs… it is confusing.
Thanks @Amm0
I will check timewise how close both files are, as I remember we were discussing the firewall.
Many thanks.
Points #17and #18:
http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/gp-csa-for-mikrotik-devices/182176/1
Thanks @jaclaz
I have opened the .rsc and seen the old and fixed ip addresses and ‘signed’ them out.
I will try to compare the existing firewall and the backup version in the .rsc.
Thanks for your support!