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This section provides the purpose, elements, and actions performed on the Diagnostic tools pages.

Purpose

The Gateway Diagnostics section provides tools to test gateway reachability, capture packets, trace paths, check connectivity, view active sessions and interface stats, manage services, run built-in diagnostics, and download tracelogs.

Elements

Gateway Diagnostics
  • Ping, Packet Capture, Traceroute, Tracepath, Connectivity, Active Sessions, Interface Stats, Services, Diagnostics, and Tracelog sub-tabs or tools, each with run/refresh controls and results panels.

Actions

To test gateway reachability with ping:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Ping tab.
  2. Select Interface (default: Use Route Table) and enter Destination (IP / Host Name).
  3. Click Run to start the ping test. Use Reset to clear the form.
  4. Review the Results panel for reachability and round-trip time.
The Results panel shows ping output and time details.

Parameter Details

Sl. No.CoPilot Parameter NameDescription
1InterfaceSelects interface for ping, traceroute, tracepath, or capture.
2Destination (IP / Host Name)Target IP or hostname for ping, traceroute, tracepath.
3ResultsShows reachability, hop details, path/MTU, or test results.
4Packet tableTime, Interface, Source IP, Destination, Protocol, etc. (Packet Capture).
5Active SessionsOrig S-IP, Orig D-IP, Proto, State, Reply fields.
6Service Name / StatusGateway service and running state.
7Check Name / StatusDiagnostic test name and result.
8Log Type / DownloadTrace log type and download option.
To capture packets on a gateway interface:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Packet Capture tab.
  2. Set Interface, IP / Host Name, Port, Duration, and Packet Length as needed. Click Run.
  3. Use Download PCAP File to save captured packets. Optionally, use Filter, Columns, Export, or Search on the packet table.
The packet table shows Time, Interface, Source IP, Destination, Protocol, and other fields.
To trace the path from the gateway to a target:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Traceroute tab.
  2. Select Interface and enter Destination (IP/Host Name). Click Run.
  3. Review the Results panel for hop details (IP, hostname, time). Use Reset to clear.
The Results panel shows hop-by-hop path details.
To check path and MTU to a target:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Tracepath tab.
  2. Select Interface and enter Destination (IP/Host Name). Click Run.
  3. Review the Results panel for path and MTU details. Use Reset to clear.
The Results panel shows path and MTU information.
To check reachability for common services:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Connectivity tab.
  2. Enter HostName, Port, and select Protocol (TCP/UDP). Click Run.
  3. Review the Results panel for DNS, HTTPS, and IP reachability. Use Reset to clear.
The Results panel shows test results for the target.
To view live traffic sessions on the gateway:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Active Sessions tab.
  2. Click Run to retrieve the latest active session data for the selected gateway.
The Active Sessions table displays current traffic sessions (Orig S-IP, Orig D-IP, Proto, State, etc.).
To view real-time interface counters:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Interface Stats tab.
  2. Review the Interface table (packets, errors) and Graph view (bandwidth).
The page shows interface counters and bandwidth use.
To view gateway service status:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Services tab.
  2. Review the Service list. Use Restart for a service if supported.
The Service list shows each service and its status.
To run built-in gateway diagnostic checks:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Diagnostics tab.
  2. Click Run diagnostics to start tests.
  3. Review the Results panel for findings.
The Results panel shows diagnostic check names and status.
To collect and download gateway logs:
  1. Go to Diagnostics > Diagnostic Tools > Gateway Diagnostics.
    Select the Tracelog tab.
  2. Review the Log list and click Download to save the selected log file.
The Log list shows available trace log files.