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    Upgrade to higher-capacity device, can you restore your old backup configuration?

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      NGUSER6947
      last edited by NGUSER6947

      If I were to upgrade from my current SG-1100 to an SG-4100, will I be able to restore the backed-up configuration from the SG-1100 into the new unit?

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance
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        @nguser6947 Yes and no. The 1100 has a switch and VLANs. If you open a (free) ticket at go.netgate.com they will convert the file for you to remove that. They offer all the time.

        Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
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          NGUSER6947 @SteveITS
          last edited by NGUSER6947

          @steveits Steve, did you mean the SG-4100 has a switch and VLANs? Just confirming. I see in the product information that the 4100 has multiple VLAN ports.

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            SteveITS Rebel Alliance @NGUSER6947
            last edited by

            @nguser6947 the 4100 doesn’t have a switch.

            Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
            Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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              NGUSER6947 @SteveITS
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              @steveits Gotcha. I never realized that the 1100 has a switch.

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