Log Management; Configuring Log Settings - Cisco Small Business RV315W Administration Manual

System Management

Log Management

Log Management
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You can log the system events and firewall events on your RV315W to track
potential security threats. These logs can be saved to the local syslog daemon, a
USB storage device, a specified remote syslog server, or be emailed to a
specified email address.

Configuring Log Settings

Use the Log Settings page to configure general log settings. You can set the local
log buffer size and specify the file name and log size to be saved on a USB storage
device. If you have a remote syslog server support, you can save logs to the
remote syslog server. You can also specify the logs to be mailed to a specified
email address on schedule.
To configure general log settings:
Click System Management > Logs > Log Settings.
In the Local Buffer Size field, specify the size for the local log buffer. The default is
200 Kilobytes.
To save logs to a USB storage device, specify the following information in the USB
area:
• File Name: Enter the name for the syslog file saved on the USB storage
device.
• Log Size: Enter the maximum size for the syslog file saved on the USB
storage device.
You must first insert a USB storage device in the USB port on the back
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panel of the RV315W, otherwise a message saying "USB device not
connected or detected" will be displayed in this area.
To save logs to a remote syslog server, specify the following information in the
Syslog Server area:
• IP Address: Enter the IP address of the remote syslog server.
• Port: Enter the port number of the remote syslog server.
To send logs to a specified email address on schedule, enter the following
information in the Email Notification area:
• Sender: Enter the email address used to send the logs.
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