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Syslog Messages
11.2. Testing Syslog Configuration
After you have configured the MPC as described in Section 11.1, the /TEST command
can be used to make certain that the function is properly set up. To test the Syslog
function, access the MPC command mode via the Text Interface using an account that
permits Administrator level commands, then type /TEST and press [Enter] to display
the Test Menu shown in Figure 11.1.
When the Syslog Test feature is selected, the MPC will attempt to send a test Syslog
message, using the current Syslog configuration. If the test message is not received by
your Syslog Daemon, review the procedure outlined in Section 11.1 to make certain the
MPC and the Syslog Daemon are properly configured.
In addition to providing a means to test the Syslog and SNMP Trap features, the Test
Menu also includes a Ping command option, which can be used in a manner similar
to the DOS ping command to check to make certain that the unit is communicating
properly. Note that in order for the Ping command to function with domain names, you
must first configure Domain Name Server parameters as described in Section 5.9.5.
TEST NETWORK OPTIONS:
1. SNMP Trap Test Manager 1
2. SNMP Trap Test Manager 2
3. Syslog Test
4. Ping
Enter: #<CR> to select,
<ESC> to exit ...
Figure 11.1: The Test Menu (Text Interface, Administrator Mode Only)