Enabling Global IP Packet Logging

The Global Logging flag allows you to turn logging on and off for all filters within a specific protocol, such as TCP/IP. If this flag is not enabled, no logging will occur, even if the log flag has been enabled for a specific filter or exception.

Packet logging records the activity of the individual filters specified in the filter lists or the exception lists.

NOTE:  Logging options can slow server performance. Consider disabling logging after you have tested your filters and exceptions.

To enable global IP logging:

  1. At the server console prompt, enter

    LOAD FILTCFG

  2. Select Filter Configuration Available Options > Configure TCP/IP Filters > Global IP Logging and Status.

  3. Select Enabled, then press Enter.

    NOTE:  When Global IP Logging is enabled, logging activity will start. If you want to log the activity of a particular filter, you must enable both Global IP Logging and the packet logging option for that filter.

  4. Press Esc until you are prompted to exit FILTCFG.