OpenVPN logs can help our support team identify connection issues on DD-WRT routers. DD-WRT logging is usually disabled by default, so you may need to enable it before collecting logs.
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Enable Syslog
- Log into your DD-WRT router’s admin page.
- Go to Services.
- Find the System Log section.
- Set Syslogd to Enabled.
- If you want to send logs to another device on your network, enter that device’s IP address in the Remote Server field.
The remote device must be running a syslog utility and must be able to accept logs from the router.
Enable Firewall Logging
To log firewall events:
- Go to Security.
- Find the Log Management section.
- Enable the logging options you want to use.
- Save and apply your changes.
Firewall logging may not be available on DD-WRT micro builds.
Increase OpenVPN Log Detail
If the steps above do not provide enough OpenVPN log information:
- Go to Services > VPN.
- Find the OpenVPN Client section.
- Add the following line to the Additional Config field:
verb 5- Save and apply your changes.
- Restart the OpenVPN connection.
View the Log File
To view the log file in DD-WRT:
- Go to Administration > Commands.
- Enter the following command:
cat /tmp/var/log/messages- If that does not return the log output, try:
cat /var/log/messages- Select Run Commands.
- Copy the log output and send it to our support team for review.