Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
System Log
The Hotwire DSL Router can log significant system events (SYSLOG). The SYSLOG can be maintained locally on the DSL router and can also be sent to a remote SYSLOG server, preferably in the management domain. To activate:
HThe DSL router must be configured to enable the output of SYSLOG messages via the syslog enable command. (The Management Controller Card (MCC) has SYSLOG always enabled.)
HAn IP address (loopback or remote) must be supplied.
HThe SYSLOG can also be captured by a remote SYSLOG server running the UNIX daemon syslogd or an equivalent program. It is necessary to know the IP address where the syslogd resides and the UDP port number the syslogd is using.
The advantage of using a remote SYSLOG server is that ALL events will be maintained upon restart of the DSL router. The local SYSLOG is cleared upon restart.
Events are classified by severity level and the system administrator can specify the minimum severity to be logged.
show syslog
Displays the current status of system as enabled or disabled. If enabled, the severity level, management IP address, and UDP port will be displayed.
syslog { enabled disabled }
level { emer err norm info }
management
port nnn
syslog {enable disable}
Allows the user to enable or disable SYSLOG output. The SYSLOG IP address must be entered (next command) and saved to complete enabling SYSLOG.
Minimum access level: Administrator/Config
enable ± Enables SYSLOG output.
disable ± Disables SYSLOG output.
syslog ip ip-addr
Specifies the IP address for the host to send system log entries to.
Minimum access level: Administrator/Config
syslog port [port-number ]
Specifies the UDP port number on the server to which the system events will be sent.
Minimum access level: Administrator/Config
August 2000 |
