Log; Traffic Log - Planet MH-4000 User Manual

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4.13 Log

MH-2K/4K supports traffic logging and event logging to monitor and record services, connection times, and
the source and destination network address. The Administrator may also download the log files for backup
purposes. The Administrator mainly uses the Log menu to monitor the traffic passing through MH-2K/4K.
What is Log?
Log records all connections that pass through MH-2K/4K's control policies. Traffic log's parameters are setup
when setting up control policies. Traffic logs record the details of packets such as the start and stop time of
connection, the duration of connection, the source address, the destination address and services requested,
for each control policy. Event logs record the contents of System Configuration changes made by the
Administrator such as the time of change, settings that change, the IP address used to log on, etc.
How to use the Log
The Administrator can use the log data to monitor and manage the device and the networks. The
Administrator can view the logged data to evaluate and troubleshoot the network, such as pinpointing the
source of traffic congestions.

4.13.1 Traffic Log

The Administrator queries MH-2K/4K for information, such as source address, destination address, start time,
and Protocol port of all connections.
Entering the Traffic Log window
Step 1. Click the Traffic Log option under Log menu to enter the Traffic Log window.
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