SBX-AC1200P: Firewall Local Log Setup

• Individual e-mail alerts sent out automatically each time the firewall is under attack.
• Local log is stored within the modem and displayed in table format on the Local Log page.

The Firewall Local Log is disabled by default.  This document describes how to enable the Firewall Local Log.


To Enable Firewall Local Log

1. Connect a Wi-Fi client device, such as a laptop, smart phone or tablet, to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network. 
   
   NOTE: The default wireless name and password is located on the back panel of the SBX-AC1200P.
    
2. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page will appear.
    
3. On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
    
4. Enter password in the Password field.
    
5. Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
    
   
    
6. Move the mouse-cursor over the Firewall on the main menu and click the Local Log link on the sub-menu.  The Firewall - Local Log page appears.
   
   
    
7. Enter your e-mail address in the Contact Email Address field.
    
8. Enter the name of the e-mail SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server in the SMTP Server Name field.
   
   NOTE: The e-mail server name is required to send a firewall log to your e-mail.  The SMTP server name can be obtained by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
    
9. Enter the SMTP username in the SMTP Username field.
    
10. Enter the SMTP password SMTP Password field.
     
11. Check the Email Alerts box to enable e-mail alerts.
     
12. Click the Apply button.
    
    
     

Local Logs appear below the Description, Count, Last Occurrence, Target, and Source headings.

1. Click the E-mail Log button to manually e-mail logs to a specific contact.
    
2. Click the Clear Log button to clear recent and previous logs.