In the SDS configurator, it is important to go through not only the settings tabs but also the control stages: import of old export, checklist, diagnostics, and export runbook.

Import old configuration

  1. On the router, execute /export terse file=before-import.
  2. Copy the export text to the Import tab.
  3. Check for warnings: Wi-Fi passwords and private keys are usually not restored from export.
  4. After import, manually check WAN, LAN, VLAN, firewall, and VPN.

Checklist before export

  • critical errors must be fixed before .rsc;
  • important warnings can only be accepted consciously;
  • each firewall rule must have a comment;
  • for VLAN, check management access.

Diagnostics after implementation

/ip route print
/ip dhcp-server lease print
/ip firewall filter print stats
/ip firewall nat print stats
/interface wireguard peers print detail
/log print

Export and runbook

The Export tab generates the .rsc and the deployment package. The package should include backup/export before works, a list of checks after implementation, and rollback commands.

Do not apply .rsc to a production router without backup, Safe Mode, or an alternative access channel.