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Chapter32 Viewing Router Information
Logging
Logging
The router contains a log of events categorized by severity level, like a UNIX
syslog service. This screen displays the router log. Note that it is the router log
that is displayed, even if log messages are being forwarded to a syslog server.
Logging Buffer
Shows whether or not the logging buffer and syslog logging are enabled. The text
“Enabled” is displayed when both are enabled. The logging buffer reserves a
specified amount of memory to retain log messages. The setting in this field is not
preserved if your router is rebooted. The default settings for th ese fields are for
the logging buffer to be enabled with 4096 bytes of memory.
Logging Hosts
Shows the IP address of any syslog hosts where log messages are being
forwarded. This field is read-only. To configure the IP addresses of syslog hosts,
use the Additional Tasks>Router Properties>Logging window.
Logging Level (Buffer)
Shows the logging level configured for the buffer on the router.
Number of Messages in Log
Shows the total number of messages stored in the router log.
Select a Logging Level to View
From this field, select the severity level of the messages that you want to view in
the log. Changing the setting in this field causes the list of log messages to be
refreshed.
Log
Displays all messages with the severity level specified in the Select a Logging
Level to View field. Log events contains the following information:
•Severity Column