Gateways
Gateways (routers) are used to connect networks together. Gateways are devices that act as translators between systems that do not use the same communication protocols, data formatting, structures, languages, or architectures. Gateways repackage the data packets and change the syntax to match that of the destination system. When networks are divided into subnets, gateways are required to connect one subnet to another.
Default Gateway
The Default Gateway is the gateway or router that, if not specified, will be used to move packets between networks. It is specified by an IP address.
If multiple gateways or routers exist, then the default gateway is typically the address of the first, or nearest, gateway or router. If no gateways or routers exist, then the default gateway will typically assume the IP address of the network node (such as the workstation or HP Jetdirect print server).
Syslog Server
A syslog server is a system on the network (typically a UNIX system) that can receive and log syslog messages from other devices on the network. Syslog messages allow administrators to monitor status or troubleshoot network devices.
A syslog server requires software that provides syslog capabilities running on the server. UNIX systems provide a daemon, syslogd, that monitors User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port 514 for incoming messages. The messages are processed depending on their priority and on how syslogd is set up to operate.
You can configure the HP Jetdirect print server with the syslog server’s IP address. When a syslog server is configured, both the HP Jetdirect print server and attached device can send syslog messages using UDP.
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