# How do I backup/restore my configuration on my DIR-868L router?

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Open your Internet browser and enter <http://dlinkrouter>, <http://dlinkrouter.local>, or <http://192.168.0.1> into the address bar.

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The default username is Admin. Enter your administrator password. If you have not changed the default password, this field should be left blank. Click Login.

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Click the Tools tab on the top and then click System from the menu on the left-hand side.

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To save the current configuration settings of your wireless router to a file, click **Save Configuration** next to Save Settings To Local Hard Drive. Depending on your browser, the file may be automatically saved to your ‘Downloads’ folder, or a ‘Save File’ or similar dialog box will appear, asking you where you wish to save the file.

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To load a previously saved configuration file, click **Browse** next to Load Settings From Local Hard Drive. Once you have located the file (config.bin) on your hard drive, click **OK** and then click **Restore Configuration From File.**\
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**Note:** If you have upgraded or downgraded the firmware on your wireless router, do not load configuration files that were saved using a previous firmware version. The load will not be successful, and can damage the unit.