General Router FAQ Syslog

How do I use Syslog?

Syslog is a method of logging router activity. When enabled, the router continuously outputs syslog event messages; these can be captured by a syslog daemom (a listening/capturing program) and displayed or logged to a file. DrayTek provide a syslog tool on the CD-Rom which comes with your router, or you can download the latest version.

One the program is installed, go to the Syslog option on the router's main menu. Enter the IP address of the PC which is running the Syslog program (in our example 192.168.1.8):

Run the Syslog program and you will start to see messages and statistics build up. You can leave the Syslog program running continuously (add it to your Windows start up group if you want to):

How do I use 'Mail Alert' ?

Enabling 'Mail Alert' will cause the router to email your chosen address with certain alerts, notably potential firewall attacks. It is a simple function to set up - go to the Syslog/Mail Alert menu on the router and enter the address of your chosen mail server (local or ISP's) and the addres you want the alerts sent to:

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