ADTRAN 5000 Series - Manual (Page 430)

Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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logging forwarding source-interface <interface>
Use the logging forwarding source-interface command to configure the specified interface’s IP address
as the source IP address for the syslog server to use when logging events. Use the no form of this command
if you do not wish to override the normal source IP address.
Syntax Description
<interface> Specifies the interface to be used as the source IP address for event log traffic.
Type logging forwarding source-interface? for a complete list of valid
interfaces.
Default Values
No default value is necessary for this command.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 6.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
This command allows you to override the sender field in the IP packet. If you have multiple interfaces in
your unit, changing the sender tells the receiver where to send replies. This functionality can also be used
to allow packets to get through firewalls that would normally block the flow.
Usage Examples
configures the unit to use the loopback 1 interface as the source IP for event log traffic:
(config)#logging forwarding source-interface loopback 1