Port_eventsd service

Networking Solutions Question
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I’m using an RUT956 device with RutOS 07.22.3 installed and got a few questions regarding the port_eventsd service.

  • What exactly is this service doing?
  • Are there other services depending on it? If so, which are these?
  • Is it possible to enable/disable the service via WebUI?
  • Is it save to start/stop/enable/disable the service via command line (/etc/init.d/port_eventsd ...)
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Have a look at Event Juggler, where actions can be performed based upon various events, one of which is ‘port states’.

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Hello @gmsmp,

The port_eventsd service monitors the physical link status of the device’s Ethernet ports (LAN/WAN). It detects when a port goes up or down (connected/disconnected), logs these events, and notifies other system components when a port state changes.

Several RutOS features rely on the events generated by port_eventsd, including:

  • Event Juggler rules that are configured to react to Ethernet port state changes.
  • System logging, which records when Ethernet links go up or down.
  • Failover, when Ethernet link status is used as part of the failover logic.

At the moment, there is no option to enable or disable the port_eventsd service from the device’s WebUI.

Temporarily stopping the service via the CLI for testing purposes is generally acceptable, provided you understand the implications. Basic routing, switching, IP address assignment, firewall functionality, and general network connectivity will continue to operate normally. However, any functionality that depends on Ethernet port state events will no longer receive notifications while the service is stopped. This includes Event Juggler rules triggered by port state changes, Ethernet link event logging, and any automation that relies on physical link status.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We appreciate your patience.

Best regards,
P.