ADTRAN 1000R Series logging forwarding source-interface <interface>

Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set

logging forwarding source-interface <interface>

Use the logging forwarding source-interface command to configure the specified interface’s IP address

as the source IP address for the syslog server to use when logging events. Use the no form of this command

if you do not wish to override the normal source IP address.

Syntax Description

<interface> Specifies the interface to be used as the source IP address for event log traffic.

Type logging forwarding source -interface? for a complete list of valid

interfaces.

Default Values

No default value is necessary for this command.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and

Total Access 900 Series units.

Command History

Release 6.1 Command was introduced.

Functional Notes

This command allows you to overr ide the sender field in the IP packet. If you have multiple interfaces in

your unit, changing the sender tells the receiver where to send replies. This functionality can also be used

to allow packets to get through firewalls that would normally block the flow.

Usage Examples

configures the unit to use the loopback 1 interface as the source IP for event log traffic:

(config)#logging forwarding source-interface loopback 1