Connecting to a System using UDP

Last Updated : Nov 19, 2019 |
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This protocol reduces the impact on the system of sending records, especially when a large number of records are being sent. However, this protocol is not secure. Use of UDP can be disabled through the system security settings, see Disabling UDP/TCP/HTTP Access.
  • To capture system resets, UDP is recommended to ensure maximum trace capture necessary to help diagnose the cause of the reset.
  • Any Ethernet speed mismatch between the PC running monitor and the system being monitored increases the likelihood of dropped packets. The PC port must match or exceed the speed of the system being monitored. The same problem may also arise from speed differences in any intermediate devices between the PC and the monitored system.
  1. Go to StartIP OfficeMonitor.
  2. If Monitor has been previously run, it will attempt to automatically connect with the previous monitored system. Details of the connection are shown in the title bar. If otherwise or if you want to monitor another system, use the steps below.
  3. Click on Select Unit or select FileSelect Unit. The Select System to Monitor dialog box is displayed.
  4. Enter the system details:
    1. Enter the system’s IP address or FQDN without any protocol prefix.
    2. Set the Protocol to UDP.
    3. The Port, Certificate and Username are not used.
    4. Enter the system’s monitor password. See Setting the Monitor Password.
    5. If you want monitor to start with a previously saved set of trace options, use the Trace Log Settings Filename browse button to select the trace options file. See Saving Trace Options as a File.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Once Monitor has connected with a system, it displays the system’s status report (see System Status Report) and alarm log (see Alarms).