Multitech MultiVOIP MVPFXS-16, User Manual

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MultiVOIP FXS User Guide Overview
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The primary advantage of the web GUI (over a GUI that requires a local connection) is remote access for
control and configuration. The controller PC and the MultiVOIP unit itself must both be connected to the
same IP network and their IP addresses must be known.
Logging of System Events . MultiTech has built SysLog Server functionality into the software of the
MultiVOIP units. SysLog is a de facto standard for logging events in network communication systems.
Figure 1-3: Logging with SysLog
The SysLog Server resides in the MultiVOIP unit itself. To implement this functionality, you will need a
SysLog client program (sometimes referred to as a “daemon”). SysLog client programs, both paid and
freeware, can be obtained from Kiwi Enterprises, among other firms. See www.kiwisyslog.com . SysLog
client programs essentially give you a means of structuring console messages for convenience and ease of
use.
MultiTech Systems does not endorse any particular SysLog client program. SysLog client programs by any
qualified provider should suffice for use with MultiVOIP units. Kiwi’s brief description of their SysLog
program indicates the typical scope of such programs. “Kiwi Syslog Daemon is a freeware Syslog Daemon
for the Windows platform. It receives, logs, displays and forwards Syslog messages from hosts such as
routers, switches, Unix hosts and any other syslog enabled device. There are many customizable options
available.”