Firewall - Store system logs on an USB stick

This article describes how to store your devices system logs and monitor logs on a USB stick.
The configuration is the same on all of our security devices (ATP / VPN / ZyWall / USG).

 

There is no limitation on the maximum size of the USB stick.
You can connect the USB stick as long as it is one of the file systems:
FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3
The partition type shall be MBR.
Note:
We had customers reporting that using the Windows Disk Management tool have not worked for them, but using third party software such as "MiniTool Partition" has then worked. Please note that we are not affiliated with any third party vendor on this matter and cannot be held liable for damage caused by third party software.

Configuration:

Insert the USB stick into your device and navigate to

Configuration -> System -> USB Storage

Please tick the box beside "Activate USB storage service":

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Now navigate to the following to enable logging on your USB Stick:

Configuration -> Log & Report -> Log Settings -> USB Storage

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To check if your USB stick is correctly installed on your device, please go to:

Dashboard -> Extension Slot

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You are now all set. All logs will now be copied to your USB stick. The necessary System Logs will be created daily and can be easily downloaded to your computer. The log can be opened with all common text-editors like Notepad.

 

To download the USB logs from your device, please navigate to:

Maintenance -> Diagnostics -> System Log

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