Syslog - Proxim AP-4000 User Manual

Advanced Configuration
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Syslog

The Syslog messaging system enables the AP to transmit event messages to a central server for monitoring and
troubleshooting. The access point logs "Session Start (Log-in)" and "Session Stop (Log-out)" events for each wireless
client as an alternative to RADIUS accounting.
See RFC 3164 at http://www.rfc-editor.org
Figure 4-42 Syslog Configuration Screen
Setting Syslog Event Notifications
Syslog Events are logged according to the level of detail specified by the administrator. Logging only urgent system
messages will create a far smaller, more easily read log than a log of every event the system encounters. Determine
which events to log by selecting a priority defined by the following scale:
Event
LOG_EMERG
LOG_ALERT
LOG_CRIT
LOG_ERR
LOG_WARNING 4
LOG_NOTICE
LOG_INFO
LOG_DEBUG
Configuring Syslog Event Notifications
You can configure the following Syslog settings from the HTTP interface:
• Enable Syslog: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable system logging.
• Syslog Port Number: This field is read-only and displays the port number (514) assigned for system logging.
• Syslog Lowest Priority Logged: The AP will send event messages to the Syslog server that correspond to the
selected priority number and any priority numbers below it. For example, if set to 6, the AP will transmit event
messages labeled priority 1 to 6 to the Syslog server. This parameter supports a range between 1 and 7; 6 is the
default.
for more information on the Syslog standard.
Priority
0 System is unusable
1 Action must be taken immediately
2 Critical conditions
3 Error conditions
Warning conditions
5 Normal but significant condition
6 Informational
7 Debug-level messages
Description
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