Asante Technologies VR2004 Series Appendix H. Configuring a System Log Server, Red Hat Linux

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Appendix H. Configuring a System Log Server

Because the router’s memory cannot hold as many messages as a computer with a hard drive, you can have the router send its System Log messages to a server on the network.

The ability to receive system log messages is most common on Unix-type sys- tems. The following section describes how to set up a syslog server on Red Hat Linux.

H.1 Red Hat Linux

All Linux distributions run a syslog daemon by default, but usually the daemon won't listen for system log messages from the network. You will need root ac- cess to carry out the following steps:

1.First we need to configure the syslog daemon to listen on the network:

Edit /etc/sysconfig/syslog and add the options -r-xto the line SYS- LOGD_OPTIONS. Save the file.

#Options to syslogd

#-m 0 disables 'MARK' messages.

#-r enables logging from remote machines

#-x disables DNS lookups on messages received with -r

#See syslogd(8) for more details

SYSLOGD_OPTIONS=" -r -x -m 0"

2.We also want to configure the system logger to use a specific file for mes- sages from the router. We'll assume that the router has been configured to use facility local5.

Edit /etc/syslog.conf and add a line for the router:

# Router is using local5

 

local5.*

/var/log/router.log

This says that all messages with facility local5 should be logged in /var/log/ router.log. (Note that the two portions of the line in syslog must be sepa- rated by tabs. Don't put any spaces between the two.)

3.Now restart the syslog daemon:

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Contents User’s Manual FriendlyNET VR2004 SeriesBefore You Start Determine Your TCP/IP Settings Quick Start GuideMac OS Item No TCP/IP Control Panel Description Your Setting Windows 98/Me Description Your SettingWindows NT/2000 Item No IP Configuration Description Your SettingWindows XP Red Hat Linux Install The HardwareConfigure Your Router FriendlyNET VPN Security Router Table of Contents FriendlyNET VPN Security Router Introduction FeaturesIsakmp IPSec SecurityPackage Contents System RequirementsFront and Rear Panel Descriptions LED Setup Wizard ConfigurationTime Zone Settings Device IP SettingsISP Settings Additional ISP Settings Enable Pptp Client Wireless Settings VR2004AC only Modem Settings WEP Security and Apple Airport Wireless CardsEncryption Save and Restart VPN SettingsDevice Information Device StatusUp and running Not working ---------l l System Tools FriendlyNET VPN Security Router Dhcp Server Settings Advanced SettingsVirtual Server Settings IP Address Pool RangeIP Address Reservation Page Wireless Access Control Settings Static Routing Table Routing SettingsDynamic Routing Settings LAN Filter Settings Filter SettingsWAN Filter Settings IP Address Range 192.168.123.10 toIP Address Range 172.16.203.1 to Password Settings Administrative SettingsRemote System Administration System Log MiscellaneousSystem Parameters Dynamic DNS Settings Mail Alert URL Filter SettingsSave and Restart FriendlyNET VPN Security Router Network-to-Network VPN ConfigurationLAN VR2004 ‘A’ West end Connection Name West-East Mode 2-Static fixed IP Address Mode 1- Dynamic IP AddressClient-to-Network Remote IP Network Remote IP Netmask Remote Gateway IPRemote IP Network IPSec Keying IKE ModeEncryption Protocol Perfect Forward SecurePre-Shared Key Manual ModeKey Life IKE Life TimeAuthentication Protocol Incoming and Outgoing SPI Security Parameter IndexEncryption Key Authentication Key FriendlyNET VPN Security Router Appendix A. Warranty Statement and FriendlyCare Support On-line Support Personalized SupportAsanté Forums Appendix B. FCC Statement FriendlyNET VPN Security Router Troubleshooting with the Status LEDs Appendix C. TroubleshootingProblems Accessing Router Using Windows PingUsing Macintosh WhatRoute Cabling Problems Other hints about cabling Windows 98/Me Appendix D. Renewing Client IP AddressesWindows NT/2000 MacintoshFriendlyNET VPN Security Router Port Service Appendix E. Service PortsFriendlyNET VPN Security Router Protocols Supported Appendix F. Hardware and Software CompatibilityNetwork and Client Platforms compatibility Application Software CompatibilityFriendlyNET VPN Security Router Software Overview Appendix G. SpecificationsAdvanced Settings Applications Interoperability Performance Red Hat Linux Appendix H. Configuring a System Log ServerMac OS Click on the Firewall tab and click New... to add a new rule Microsoft Windows Optimum Performance Appendix I. Your 802.11b Wireless NetworkSecurity Administrator’s PasswordWEP Encryption MAC Address ControlSales

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