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4.1.3 Using Logged Operation Events
(See Event Log Menu on Page 47 )
The transceiver’s microprocessor monitors many operational parame-
ters and logs them as various classes of “events”. If the event is one that
affects performance, it is an “alarmed”. There are also normal or routine
events such as those marking the rebooting of the system, implementa-
tion of parameter changes and external access to the entraNET Manage-
ment System. Informational events are stored in temporary (RAM)
memory that will be lost in the absence of primary power, and Alarms
will be stored in permanent memory (Flash memory) until cleared by
user request.
Table 2-5 summarizes these classifications.
These various events are stored in the transceiver’s “Event Log” and can
be a valuable aid in troubleshooting unit problems or detecting attempts
at breaching network security.
4.1.4 Alarm Conditions
(See View Current Alarms on Page 48 )
Most events, classified as “critical”, will make the
POWER
LED blink,
and will inhibit normal operation of the transceiver. The LED will
remain blinking until the corrective action has been completed
Table 4-4. Event Classifications
Level Description/Impact Storage
Informational Normal operating activities Flash
Memory
Minor Does not affect unit operation RAM
Major Degraded unit performance but
still capable of operation RAM
Critical Prevents the unit from operating RAM
Table 4-5. Alarm Conditions (Alphabetical Order)
Alarm Condition Reported Event Log Entry SNMP Trap
EVENT_ADC ADC output Railed adcInput(3)
EVENT_BRIDGE Network Interface /Error networkInterface(17)
EVENT_ETH_LINK_AP* AP Ethernet Link
Disconnected apEthLinkLost(19)
EVENT_FLASH_TEST Flash Test Failed -
EVENT_FPGA FPGA communication
Failed fpgaCommunication(2)
EVENT_FREQ_CAL Frequency Not
Calibrated frequencyCal(7)
EVENT_INIT_ERR Initialization Error initializationError(18)
EVENT_IPADDR
* IP Address Invalid ipAddressNotSet(4)
EVENT_IPMASK
* IP Mask Invalid ipNetmaskNotSet(5)