Network Management

Syslog messages are not showing even when Wireshark shows the syslog packets

Syslog Messages not showing even Wireshark shows the syslog packets

First published date

10/19/2018 6:37 PM

Last published date

1/3/2022 9:28 PM

Overview

Syslog messages are not visible or are not showing but the syslog packets are available in Wireshark.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

Syslog messages are blocked by Windows firewall.

Resolution

Add new rules both inbound and outbound syslog messages.

Allow port UDP 514.

Restart the syslog service.

Note: This is also applicable to traps (UDP 162).

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