Vivotek IP7142 manual System log, Remote Log, Current Log

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System log

This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to send system log to remote server as a backup. It is composed of the following two columns: Remote Log and Current Log.

Remote Log

You can configure the Network Camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup. Before utilizing this feature, it is suggested to install a log-recording tool to receive system log messages from the Network Camera. For example, a tool -- Kiwi Syslog Daemon. Visit http://www.kiwisyslog.com/kiwi-syslog-daemon-overview/.

Follow the steps below to set up the remote log:

1.In the IP address text box, enter the IP address of the remote server.

2.In the port text box, enter the port number of the remote server.

3.When completed, select Enable remote log and click Save to take effect.

Current Log

This column displays the system’s log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the Network Camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain amount.

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