SMCBR21VPN

Chapter 15 LOG
LOG
Log records all connections that pass through the SMC BR21VPN’s control
policies. The information is classified as Traffic Log, Event Log, and Connection
Log.
Traffic Log’s parameters are setup when setting up policies. Traffic logs record
the details of packets such as the start and stop time of connection, the duration
of connection, the source address, the destination address and services
requested, for each control policy.
Event Log record the contents of System Configurations changes made by the
Administrator such as the time of change, settings that change, the IP address
used to log in…etc.
Connection Log records all of the connections of SMC BR21VPN. When the
connection occurs some problem, the Administrator can trace back the problem
from the information.
How to use the Log
The Administrator can use the log data to monitor and manage the device
and the networks. The Administrator can view the logged data to evaluate
and troubleshoot the network, such as pinpointing the source of traffic
congestions.
207