NETGEAR GS724TPv2 User Manual page 269

NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch with PoE+ and 2 SFP Ports Model GS724TPv2
5. Select Monitoring > Logs > Server Log.
The Server Log Configuration page displays.
6. Specify the following settings:
• IP Address Type. Specify the IP address type of the host, which can be IPv4, IPv6,
or DNS.
• Host Address. Specify the IP address or host name of the syslog host.
• Port. Specify the port on the host to which syslog messages must be sent. The
default port number is 514.
• Severity Filter. Use the menu to select the severity of the logs that must be sent to
the logging host. Logs with the selected severity level and all logs of greater severity
are sent to the host. For example, if you select Error, the logged messages include
Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency. The default severity level is Alert (1). The
severity can be one of the following levels:
- Emergency (0). The highest warning level. If the device is down or not
functioning properly, an emergency log is saved to the device.
- Alert (1). The second-highest warning level. An alert log is saved if a serious
device malfunction occurs, such as all device features being down.
- Critical (2). The third-highest warning level. A critical log is saved if a critical
device malfunction occurs, for example, two device ports are not functioning,
while the rest of the device ports remain functional.
- Error (3). A device error occurred, such as a port being offline.
- Warning (4). The lowest level of a device warning.
- Notice (5). Provides the network administrators with device information.
- Informational (6). Provides device information.
- Debug (7). Provides detailed information about the log.
7. Click the Add button.
The Status field in the Server Configuration table shows whether the remote logging host
is currently active.
Modify the Settings for a Remote Syslog Host
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To modify the settings for a remote syslog host:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
Switch on page 9.
The login window opens.
Change the Default IP Address of the
Monitor the System
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