User guide

Chapter 13: Setting Up Logging and Notification

186 WatchGuard Firebox System

Category

The event types that can be logged by the service or option. This

list changes depending on the service or option. Click the event

name to display and set its properties.

Enter it in the log

Enable this checkbox to log the event type; clear it to disable

logging for the event type. Because the Firebox must perform

domain name resolution, there may be a time lag before logs

appear in the log file. All denied packets are logged by default.

Send Notification

Enable this checkbox to enable notification for the event type;

clear it to disable notification for the event type.

The remaining controls are active when you enable the Send Notification

checkbox:

Sends an email message when the event occurs. Set the email

recipient in the Notification tab of the WSEP user interface.

Pager

Triggers an electronic page when the event occurs. Set the pager

number in the Notification tab of the WSEP user interface.

If the pager is accessible by email, select the Email option, and

then enter the email address of the pager in the Notification tab of

the WSEP user interface.

Popup Window

Makes a pop-up window appear on the log host when the event

occurs.

Custom Program

Triggers execution of a custom program when the event occurs. A

custom batch file or program enables you to trigger multiple types

of notification. Type the full path to the program in the

accompanying field, or use Browse to locate and select the

program.