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How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?
Configuring Firewall Event Logging and E-mail Alerts
Use the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page to access the firewall event log and
allows you to enter your e-mail address in order for you to receive e-mail alerts
related to firewall attacks by hackers.
Note:
If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your
service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default
firewall event logging settings.
Click
Event Logging
in the Firewall section of the Setup page to access the Setup
Firewall - Event Logging page.
Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page
The following illustration is an example of the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.
Setup Firewall - Event Logging Page Description
The Setup Firewall - Event Logging page shows events captured by the firewall. The
log displays the following items:
Description of the event
Number of events that have occurred
Last occurrence of an event
Target and source addresses
You can configure the system to send e-mails regarding log events to the
administrator in order for the administrator to monitor the firewall.