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Router log alert messages
I would be so appreciative if Netgear would in it's user guides would include a section on log file messages generated by the router and what they mean. I have been trying to decipher these strange messages (ACK and RST mean absolutely NIL) and alert types for the most part I understand what a scan is but the terminology they use is confusing. Just a simple request as they don't include anything in the router help or the user guide. So, if you could please let us know and then maybe we might know what's going on out there.
Thanks!!!
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I have been trying to decipher these strange messages (ACK and RST mean absolutely NIL) and alert types for the most part I understand what a scan is but the terminology they use is confusing.
The good news is that you can almost always ignore these messages.
The bad news is that they don't help you identify a real attack.
I agree that a simple explanation of router log messages would be really useful, especially for users who want to understand what's happening on their network without having to research every technical term separately.
ACK generally means a TCP acknowledgment, while RST indicates that a TCP connection is being reset. Neither message automatically indicates an attack; their meaning depends on the surrounding traffic and connection context. Port scans can also generate these types of entries.
It would be helpful if NETGEAR documented the common log messages, explained the alert levels, and included examples of normal activity versus events that might require investigation. That would make troubleshooting much easier for ordinary users.
I'd agree that the logs aren't generally helpful.
Is there an issue you're having you need help with? The users on here a pretty good at helping
