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adem_netsys
Explorer III
December 5, 2023
Question

Send syslog different port number

  • December 5, 2023
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Hi,

We will send logs to FortiSiem from a device, but the default syslog ports are udp 9500. We were always collecting logs with the default 514 port. Is it possible to make this change?

2 replies

Secusaurus
Contributor III
December 5, 2023

Hi adem_netsys,

 

You can get the idea with the documentation for TCP, see here.

In general, you should have a look into the phoenix_config.txt file of your supervisor/collector. In there, you will find on which ports it should listen for which types for events. If you are using udp 9500 only, you can change the value directly. Otherwise, you might have to add it. If you need more assistance than my general information here, feel free to ask and I will look into the exact lines and syntax of the file.

 

Best,

Christian

NSE8 | Fortinet Advanced MSSP Partner
mnovelli
Staff
Staff
April 12, 2024

Hi @adem_netsys take a look to this article:

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSIEM/Technical-Tip-Modify-Collectors-default-listening-port-numbers/ta-p/309104

 

Let me know if you have any doubt.