Syslog Service
Description
The SYSLOG SERVICE page allows you to configure the Syslog server settings for the security logs generated by the EIFE interface.
The EIFE interface logs 2048 security events before the oldest events are over written by newer events.
Ensure the security logs are exported on a regular basis from the EIFE interface by:
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Manual log export in CSV format.
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Automatic export of the security logs using the Export Interval parameter.
Navigation to the Syslog Service Page
To view the
page, click .Syslog Service Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
Value |
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Allows you to enable/disable the Syslog service. |
Default setting: Disabled |
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Allows you to enter the server name or IP address of the Syslog server. |
– |
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Allows you to select the connection type. |
Default setting: TCP |
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Allows you to enter the Syslog server port number. |
Setting range: 1–65534 Default setting: 801 |
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Allows you to set the interval for the export of Syslog logging file. |
Setting range: 10–3600 s Default setting: 300 s |
Export to CSV
Click the Export to CSV button to export the security log files in CSV format. The content of the security logs comply with the Syslog standard.
Test Connection
Click the Test Connection button to verify the connection between the EIFE interface and Syslog server. During the test, the EIFE interface will connect with the Syslog server and the user will be notified if the connection is established or not.