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Logging
Extensive activity logs are provided for advanced troubleshooting and administrative use. The following
types of logs are available:
•
System
Displays Gateway status, user login, interfaces accessed, etc. Activity displayed in the system log
is defined using the checkboxes provided at the bottom of the screen. Click
Apply
after making
any changes. The system log can be cleared or saved to a text file using the appropriate buttons,
Clear Log
or
Save Log
.
Figure 75.
System Log(s)
•
Firewall
Displays attempts (both failures and successes) to access data through he firewall. Firewall log
entries are defined on the
Firewall Settings
Configuration
screen found under the
Security
menu.
•
User Access
Displays activity related to users logging in or out of the Gateway. Records both successful and
unsuccessful attempts by username.
Update Firmware
Note:
This option may not be available on your Gateway. If available, you must be logged in as the
Gateway Administrator to access the utility.
The firmware (software) on the Gateway can be upgraded using your Web browser. Click in the table cell
of one of the following options:
•
Recommended:
Select
Remote
to allow the gateway to search the Internet for the appropriate
upgrade file.
•
Alternate:
Select
Local
to browse to a location on your network and select the upgrade file. You
must first download the upgrade file to your computer then select the file from the file-browsing
window to begin the upgrade process.
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Important
: Do not turn off or interrupt the Gateway during a firmware upgrade session. The Gateway
could be rendered inoperable!
Diagnostics
The Gateway provides diagnostic tests and data for each interface. This data is commonly requested by
technical support to assist in troubleshooting.
To use the diagnostic option:
1.
Select a connection to test from the “Connection to Test” drop-down.
2.
Click
Run Diagnostics
.
The system responds by displaying the results in the different tables.
Note
:
Pay special attention to any tests that report a failing condition and check the connections for these
interfaces before running the diagnostics again.
Figure 76: Diagnostics Window
The example below illustrates a successful diagnostic process:
Figure 77. Successful Diagnostic Process
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The example below displays a diagnostic result with failures detected:
Figure 78.
Diagnostic Process with Failures
Customize
Several options are available for you to customize the Gateway’s display. Select the icon for the option
you wish to configure. The customization options are explained below:
Figure 79: Customized Settings Screen (Administrator Log on)
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Color Palette
Multiple color selections are available to customize the appearance of the configuration
interface/program.
To use the color palette option:
1.
From the “Customized Settings” window, click
Color Palette
.
The system responds with the
“Customized Colors” window.
Figure 80. Customized Color Window
2.
Using the color drop-downs from the different display options, select the colors you wish to use in the
system.
3.
Optionally
, type a numeric color value in the box next to the particular color drop-down.
The
number is based on RGB (Red Green Blue) values.
For example, the color red is represented by a
value of ff0000, green is represented by a value of 00ff00, and blue is represented by a value of
0000ff.
Note
: If you are entering a numeric value for the color, ensure that the “#” is in front of your
numeric value.
4.
Optionally
, click Reset System Default Colors if you want to reset all system color schemes to the
factory settings.
5.
Click
Apply
.
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Language
Multiple languages may be available for displaying text in the configuration interface/program. This
option may not be available on your Gateway configuration.
•
Select your desired language and click
Apply
.
Time Zone
Configure the Time Client parameters to automatically synchronize the Gateway’s internal date and time
settings with those of your selected time zone. This time will be used to control time restrictions you may
set for users as well as in entries in the system log.
Note:
The Gateway’s time server is unable to determine whether your time zone is currently observing
daylight savings time. If you are currently observing daylight savings time, select an alternate time zone
that matches your time settings during daylight savings time observation periods.
To use the time zone option:
1.
From the “Customized Settings” window, click
Time Zone
.
The system responds with the
“Configure Time Zone” window.
Figure 81. Configure Time Zone Window (Customize Option)
2.
Select the “Yes” option from under the “Enable Time Client” heading.
3.
Click a time zone from the “Select Time Zone” drop-down.
4.
Click
Apply
.
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