Import of a G3 configuration into a G5 hardware

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Import of a G3 configuration into a new hardware with v12 software (incl. change of interface names)

Last adaption: 11.2023

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The interfaces receive new labels with v12, which correspond to the labeling on the hardware.

If a device is rebuilt with a v12 software the new interface labels (LAN1, etc. oder A0 etc.) are used.
In some cases a conflict with old interface labels (eth0 etc.) may occur during import:

• Import of an old configuration (with labels eth) to new hardware or VM
• Import of a BlackDwarf configuration (with LAN label) to an RC300 or larger (with A0 label etc.)
• Importing the configuration of an RC300 or larger into a VM

Requirements

• G5 hardware or other hardware with initial, current v12 version
• Hostname and date are set
• A valid license is imported
• The backup of the configuration (11.8 or newer!) is saved on the local computer

Import of a configuration

Start import under → Configuration →Configuration managementTab Local Configurations with Button Add configuration

Caption	Value	Description	Configuration import dialog
File:	Browse	Select configuration file
Name:	Konfigname.utm	Assigned automatically, but can also be customized
Password		Required for configurations from the cloud backup
Upload		Uploads the configuration to the UTM
Set as current configuration		Activates currently selected configuration	Configuration management
Yes		Security query must be confirmed	Security query
Warning interface configuration
It is recommended to reconfigure the interfaces. When confirmed, a dialog opens			Warning message
Adjust interfaces
	A filter ETHERNET ERROR is automatically set, which shows only those interfaces that have to be renamed.
	The corresponding dialog is called up with the edit button
Save	The network configuration must not be saved alone, as the UTM may no longer be accessible!
Name:	LAN1	The correct label can now be selected from the drop-down menu	Network configuration menu
Save		Applies the new interface label. The interface is immediately no longer displayed in the filtered overview

This process must be repeated for each interface.

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The network configuration dialogue must not be saved alone, as the UTM may no longer be accessible!

To finalize the settings, the UTM must be restarted

Interface renaming for Bridge

When importing a G3 configuration to a UTM G5, problems occur if the old interfaces are in a bridge.
The following must be done:

1. Import config
2. Set config as current
3. Open editing wizard interfaces:
   Confirm warning / query with Yes
   (Do not save the network configuration! Save)
4. Clear the filter at the top right to display the interfaces
5. Note down the interfaces that are assigned to a bridge!
   Delete bridge Save
6. Filter ETHERNET ERROR can be set again
   (Facilitates the overview for many interfaces)
7. Edit all affected interfaces Save Close
   (Do not save the network configuration! Save)
8. Re-create Bridge
9. Then to finish: Network configuration Save

Restart to finish

To finalize the settings, the UTM must be restarted