ZyXEL Communications Broadband Security Gateway P-312 - Manual (Page 121)

P312 Broadband Security Gateway
9-6 System Information & Diagnosis
9.3.1 Viewing Error Log
The first place you should look for clues when something goes wrong is the error/trace log. Follow the
procedure below to view the local error/trace log:
Step 1.
Select option 24 from the Main Menu to open Menu 24 - System Maintenance.
Step 2. From Menu 24, select option 3 to open Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace.
Step 3. Select the first option from Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace to display the
error log in the system.
After the Prestige finishes displaying, you will have the option to clear the error log.
Figure 9-6 Examples of Error and Information Messages
Examples of typical error and information messages are presented in the figure below.
Figure 9-7 Examples of Error and Information Messages
9.3.2 UNIX Syslog
The Prestige uses the UNIX syslog facility to log the CDR (Call Detail Record) and system messages to a
syslog server. Syslog and accounting can be configured in Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - Syslog
and Accounting, as shown next.
Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace
1. View Error Log
2. UNIX Syslog
4. Call-Triggering Packet
Please enter selection
59 Thu Jan 1 00:00:03 1970 PINI INFO SMT Session Begin
60 Thu Jan 1 00:05:11 1970 PINI INFO SMT Session End
61 Thu Jan 1 00:17:59 1970 PINI INFO SMT Session Begin
62 Thu Jan 1 00:24:40 1970 PINI INFO SMT Session End
63 Thu Jan 1 00:35:32 1970 PINI INFO SMT Session Begin
Clear Error Log (y/n):