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System Check

VCT is an advanced feature that integrates a

LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the

router. Through the graphical user interface

(GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose

and report cable faults such as opens, shorts,

swaps, and impedance mismatch. This feature

significantly reduces service calls and returns

by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their

cable connections.

The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to

test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the

IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click

Ping

.

Virtual Cable

Tester (VCT) Info:

Ping Test:

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Schedules

Enter a name for your new schedule.

Select a day, a range of days, or all week to include

every day.

Check

All.Day.-.24hrs

or enter a start and end

time for your schedule.

Name:

Day(s):

Time:

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Log Settings

This option will send a copy of the router log to

the email address configured in the

Tools

>

Email.

Settings

screen. Refer to page 39.

Click to save the router logs to your hard drive.

Check

System.Activity

to enable logging.

Send Email

Now:

Save Log File

to Local Hard

Drive:

Log Type:

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Syslog

Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog

Server.

The address of the SysLog server that will be

used to send the logs. You may also select

your computer from the drop-down menu (only

if receiving an IP address from the router via

DHCP).

Enable Logging

to Syslog

Server:

Syslog Server

IP Address:

The DIR-451 router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a

SysLog server on your network.

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Email Settings

When this option is enabled, router activity logs are

e-mailed to a designated email address.

This email address will appear as the sender

when you receive a log file or firmware upgrade

notification via email.

Enter the email address where you want the email

sent.

Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.

If your SMTP server requires authentication, select

this option.

Check this box if your SMTP server requires

authentication.

Enter your account for sending email.

Enter the password associated with the account.

Re-type the password associated with the

account.

Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule.

This option is enabled when

On.Schedule

is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create

a schedule, go to

Tools

>

Schedules

.

Enable Email

Notification:

From Email

Address:

To Email

Address:

SMTP Server

Address/Name:

Enable

Authentication:

Account Name:

Password:

Confirm

Password:

On Schedule:

Schedule:

The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification

to your email address.