Netgear GS418TPP User Manual - Page 388

ProSAFE 8-Port or 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Model GS418TPP, GS510TLP, and GS510TPP Table 94. Cable Test information (continued) Field Failure Location Description The estimated distance in meters from the end of the cable to the failure location. The failure location is displayed only if the cable status is Open or Short. Configure and View Logs The switch generates messages in response to events, faults, or errors occurring on the platform as well as changes in configuration or other occurrences. These messages are stored locally and can be forwarded to one or more centralized points of collection for monitoring purposes or long-term archival storage. Local and remote configuration of the logging capability includes filtering of messages logged or forwarded based on severity and generating component. Manage the Memory Logs The memory log stores messages in memory based upon the settings for message component and severity. You can set the administrative status and behavior of logs in the system buffer. These log messages are cleared when the switch reboots. For the message log, only the latest 200 entries are displayed on the page.  To configure the memory log settings: 1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable. 2. Launch a web browser. 3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Change the Default IP Address of the Switch on page 11. The login window opens. 4. Enter the switch's password in the Password field. The default password is password. The System Information page displays. 5. Select Monitoring > Logs > Memory Log. The Memory Log page displays. 6. Select one of the following Admin Status radio buttons: • Enable. Enable system logging. • Disable. Prevent the system from logging messages. Monitor the System 388