This help file is based around the main sections of the RouterLog screen as listed below.
| Session Options | Log/Alert Preferences | Windows options |
| Screen | File | External Program |
| Base | Installation | Upgrade |
There is no default installer but it is probably recommend that you unzip all files into a folder called routerlog in your program files folder. Then create a shortcut to routerlog.exe on your desktop or in your start menu. Then read through the rest of this help file and run the program making whatever changes to settings you require.
To upgrade the software with a newer version simply shutdown the software and copy the new version over the top of the old. If there is a readme included in the distribution archive, read this before upgrading.
If clicked stops RouterLog from communicating with the router and changes to a 'Start session' button which will reconnect with the router.
If checked will auto connect to router when RouterLog is loaded
IP address for Router (normally 192.168.123.254
Admin password for router to enable connection
How often RouterLog connects to router for updates (in seconds)
If checked RouterLog will play an alert sound if it detects an attempted intrusion. To change the sound simply place the wav file of your choice in the same directory as RouterLog and rename it to intruder.wav
If checked the only entries written to the log file are those concerning attempted intrusions
If checked the logged entries will be written to a file called router.log in the same directory as RouterLog.exe. This is a plain text file and may be viewed with notepad
If checked the icon in systray will continue to flash after an attempted intrusion until clicked
If checked program will remember when it was last run to avoid duplicate entries in the log
Minimize to systray
Close and exit RouterLog
If checked Routerlog will startup with windows.
Shows current RouterLog activity (Waiting... or Getting Content...)
Force RouterLog to connect to router immediately to get content
Clears log window
View log file in notepad
Delete log file
Parameter (normally IP address) to pass to external program. Double clicking on an ip in the log window will insert it into this window.
If checked RouterLog will auto fill with IP address of last detected intrusion attempt
If checked RouterLog will run the chosen External program on every detected intrusion attempt
Opens a dialogue box where you can select the external program to run on detected intrusion attempts