Concept Guide
Configuring a Syslog Server
You can specify a syslog server for sending syslog messages to the external servers by using the Instant UI or
the CLI.
In the Instant UI
To configure a Syslog server and Syslog facility levels:
1. In the Instant main window, click the System link.
2. Click Show advanced options to display the advanced options.
3. Click the Monitoring tab.
Figure 112 Syslog Server
4. In the Syslog server text box, enter the IP address of the server to which you want to send system logs.
The syslog source address is sent individually by the W-IAPs in the cluster and never the VCIP. Even the master
W-IAP sends the syslog source address from its actual IP address.
5. Select the required values to configure syslog facility levels. Syslog Facility is an information field associated
with a syslog message. It is an application or operating system component that generates a log message.
The following seven facilities are supported by Syslog:
l AP-Debug—Detailed log about the W-IAP device.
l Network—Log about change of network; for example, when a new W-IAP is added to a network.
l Security—Log about network security; for example, when a client connects using wrong password.
l System—Log about configuration and system status.
l User—Important logs about client.
l User-Debug—Detailed logs about client debugging.
Dell Networking W-Series Instant 6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0 | User Guide Monitoring Devices and Logs | 365