Standard IP Access List Logging

The Standard IP Access List Logging feature provides the ability to log messages about packets that are permitted or denied by a standard IP access list. Any packet that matches the access list logs an information message about the packet at the device console.

This module provides information about standard IP access list logging.

Restrictions for Standard IP Access List Logging

IP access list logging is supported only for routed interfaces or router access control lists (ACLs).

Information About Standard IP Access List Logging

Standard IP Access List Logging

The Standard IP Access List Logging feature provides the ability to log messages about packets that are permitted or denied by a standard IP access list. Any packet that matches the access list causes an information log message about the packet to be sent to the device console. The log level of messages that are printed to the device console is controlled by the logging console command.

The first packet that the access list inspects triggers the access list to log a message at the device console. Subsequent packets are collected over 5-minute intervals before they are displayed or logged. Log messages include information about the access list number, the source IP address of packets, the number of packets from the same source that were permitted or denied in the previous 5-minute interval, and whether a packet was permitted or denied. You can also monitor the number of packets that are permitted or denied by a particular access list, including the source address of each packet.

How to Configure Standard IP Access List Logging

Creating a Standard IP Access List Using Numbers

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. configure terminal
  3. access-list access-list-number {deny | permit} host address [log]
  4. access-list access-list-number {deny | permit} any [log]
  5. interface type number
  6. ip access-group access-list-number {in | out}
  7. end

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:

Device> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.

Step 2

configure terminal

Example:

Device# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 3

access-list access-list-number {deny | permit} host address [log]

Example:

Device(config)# access-list 1 permit host 10.1.1.1 log

Defines a standard numbered IP access list using a source address and wildcard, and configures the logging of informational messages about packets that match the access list entry at the device console.

Step 4

access-list access-list-number {deny | permit} any [log]

Example:

Device(config)# access-list 1 permit any log

Defines a standard numbered IP access list by using an abbreviation for the source and source mask 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255.

Step 5

interface type number

Example:

Configures an interface and enters interface configuration mode.

Step 6

ip access-group access-list-number {in | out}

Example:

Device(config-if)# ip access-group 1 in
Applies the specified numbered access list to the incoming or outgoing interface.

  • When you filter based on source addresses, you typically apply the access list to an incoming interface.

Step 7

end

Example:

Device(config-if)# end

Exits interface configuration mode and enters privileged EXEC mode.

Creating a Standard IP Access List Using Names

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. configure terminal
  3. ip access-list standard name
  4. {deny | permit} {host address | any} log
  5. exit
  6. interface type number
  7. ip access-group access-list-name {in | out}
  8. end

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:

Device> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.

Step 2

configure terminal

Example:

Device# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 3

ip access-list standard name

Example:

Device(config)# ip access-list standard acl1

Defines a standard IP access list and enters standard named access list configuration mode.

Step 4

{deny | permit} {host address | any} log

Example:

Device(config-std-nacl)# permit host 10.1.1.1 log

Sets conditions in a named IP access list that will deny packets from entering a network or permit packets to enter a network, and configures the logging of informational messages about packets that match the access list entry at the device console.

Step 5

exit

Example:

Device(config-std-nacl)# exit

Exits standard named access list configuration mode and enters global configuration mode.

Step 6

interface type number

Example:

Configures an interface and enters interface configuration mode.

Step 7

ip access-group access-list-name {in | out}

Example:

Device(config-if)# ip access-group acl1 in
Applies the specified access list to the incoming or outgoing interface.

  • When you filter based on source addresses, you typically apply the access list to an incoming interface.

Step 8

end

Example:

Device(config-if)# end

Exits interface configuration mode and enters privileged EXEC mode.

Configuration Examples for Standard IP Access List Logging

Example: Creating a Standard IP Access List Using Numbers 

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# access-list 1 permit host 10.1.1.1 log
Device(config)# access-list 1 permit any log

Device(config-if)# ip access-group 1 in

Example: Creating a Standard IP Access List Using Names 

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# ip access-list standard acl1
Device(config-std-nacl)# permit host 10.1.1.1 log
Device(config-std-nacl)# exit

Device(config-if)# ip access-group acl1 in

Example: Limiting Debug Output

The following sample configuration uses an access list to limit the debug command output. Limiting the debug output restricts the volume of data to what you are interested in, saving you time and resources. 


Device(config)# ip access-list acl1
Device(config-std-nacl)# remark Displays only advertisements for LDP peer in acl1
Device(config-std-nacl)# permit host 10.0.0.44

Device# debug mpls ldp advertisements peer-acl acl1

tagcon: peer 10.0.0.44:0 (pp 0x60E105BC): advertise 172.17.0.33
tagcon: peer 10.0.0.44:0 (pp 0x60E105BC): advertise 172.16.0.31
tagcon: peer 10.0.0.44:0 (pp 0x60E105BC): advertise 172.22.0.33
tagcon: peer 10.0.0.44:0 (pp 0x60E105BC): advertise 192.168.0.1
tagcon: peer 10.0.0.44:0 (pp 0x60E105BC): advertise 192.168.0.3
tagcon: peer 10.0.0.44:0 (pp 0x60E105BC): advertise 192.168.1.33

Additional References for Standard IP Access List Logging

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Feature Information for Standard IP Access List Logging

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Table 1. Feature Information for Standard IP Access List Logging

Feature Name

Releases

Feature Information

Standard IP Access List Logging

The Standard IP Access List Logging feature provides the ability to log messages about packets that are permitted or denied by a standard IP access list. Any packet that matches the access list logs an information message about the packet at the device console.