Chapter32 Viewing Router Information
Interface Status
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The number of log entries stored that have a severity level of 6 or higher. These
information messages signal normal network events.
Interface Status
The Interface Status screen displays the current status of t he various interfaces on
the router, and the numbers of packets, bytes, or data errors that have travelled
through the selected interface. Statistics shown on this screen are cumulative since
the last time the router was rebooted, the counters were reset, or the selected
interface reset.

Monitor Interface and Stop Monitoring Button

Click this button to start or stop monitoring the selected interface. The button
label changes based on whether SDM is monitoring the interface or not.

Test Connection Button

Click to test the selected connection. A dialog appears that enables you to specify
a remote host to ping through this connection. The dialog then reports on the
success or failure of the test. If the test fails, information about why the test may
have failed is given, along with the steps you need to take to correct the problem.

Interface List

Select the interface for which you want to display statistics from this list. The list
contains the name, IP address and subnet mask, the slot and port it is located in,
and any SDM or user description entered.

Select Chart Types to Monitor Group

These check boxes are the data items for which SDM can show statistics on the
selected interface. These data items are as follows:
•Packet Input—The number of packets received on the interface.
•Packet Output—The number of packets sent by the interface.