Network Tools

DNS Lookup

Use the DNS Lookup tool to find the IP address for a given DNS name. DNS lookup can be used to verify that the DNS Servers on the device are configured properly.

Find the IP address for a DNS name

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From the LSM, select Network > Tools.

In the DNS Lookup table, type the Hostname in the IP field.

Click DNS Lookup.

The IP addresses and aliases associated with the DNS name are displayed.

Find Network Path

Use the Find Network Path tool to display the security zone or tunnel name (and router IP address if appropriate) that the device would use to reach a given location.

Find an Outgoing Zone

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From the LSM, select Network > Tools.

On the Tools page in the Find Network Path table, type the Hostname or IP address of the device to which you want to find the network path.

Click Find.

The Find Network Path page displays showing the name of the security zone or tunnel the device uses to contact the specified destination. If the device cannot resolve the specified destination, Unknown host displays.

The device uses the routing table to determine where to send a packet destined for this address, and displays the routing path information such as security zone or tunnel name. If the device cannot resolve the specified destination, Unknown host displays.

Traffic Capture

Use the Traffic Capture tool to capture network packets in a file. This is useful for analyzing the type of traffic flowing through the device.

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