How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

Configuring Firewall Event Logging and E-mail Alerts

Use the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page to access the firewall event log and allows you to enter your e-mail address in order for you to receive e-mail alerts related to firewall attacks by hackers.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default firewall event logging settings.

Click Event Logging in the Firewall section of the Setup page to access the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page

The following illustration is an example of the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page Description

The Setup Firewall - Event Logging page shows events captured by the firewall. The log displays the following items:

Description of the event

Number of events that have occurred

Last occurrence of an event

Target and source addresses

You can configure the system to send e-mails regarding log events to the administrator in order for the administrator to monitor the firewall.

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