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Using the IP Simulate Function
Note:
IP Simulate only operates on saved policies. Ensure that any changes to the policy have been applied before testing packets.
Note:
IP Simulate can only be used when a specific Rules List is selected in the Tree View.
Using IP Simulate
To analyze the results of a policy on simulated packets:
1.Select a policy.
2.Click .
Or
Select Actions > Simulate. The IP Simulate dialog box opens in the Form View area.
Figure 126: IP Simulate
3.Define a simulated packet using the fields in the IP Simulate dialog box. For more information on the fields in IP Simulate, refer to the table below.
4.Click Test. The effect of the policy on the simulated packet appears in the Result field and the matching rule is highlighted in the Rules Table.
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