3Com VCX V7111 VoIP SIP Gateways User Manual 127SysLog OperationSending the SysLog MessagesThe 3Com SysLog client, embedded in the firmware of the VCX V7111, sends errorreports/events generated by the VCX V7111 unit application to a SysLog server, usingIP/UDP protocol. 3Com does not provide a SysLog server as several are provided asshareware that can be downloaded from the Internet.Examples of SysLog Servers downloadable from the Internet: Kiwi Enterprises: http://www.kiwi-enterprises.com/software_downloads.htm The US CMS Server: http://uscms.fnal.gov/hanlon/uscms_server/ TriAction Software: http://www.triaction.nl/Products/SyslogDaemon.asp Netal SL4NT 2.1 Syslog Daemon: http://www.netal.com/A typical SysLog server application enables filtering of the messages according to priority, IPsender address, time, and date.Setting the SysLog Server IP AddressA SysLogServerIP Address parameter is supplied with the web browser or from an INI file inorder to determine the address of the SysLog server.Controlling the Activation of the SysLog ClientActivation of the SysLog client is controlled by an EnableSyslog INI file parameter. Setting itto 1 enables the SysLog protocol log.The INI File Example for SysLogFigure 60 The INI File Example for SysLog[Syslog]SyslogServerIP=10.2.0.136EnableSyslog =1Solutions to Possible ProblemsGeneralIf there is a problem, check the following resources: Web browser status and channel parameter pages. Log messages of VCX V7111 in HyperTerminal screen. BootP and TFTP log messages (for startup problems). Log messages in SysLog server.
