Connectivity Validation
Connectivity validation allows the execution of connectivity tests between a specific gateway pool and backends. The test can be executed by means of an address, domain or IP.
There are three validation commands available:
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Ping: validates if the gateway can "reach" the backend.
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Netcat: tests de TCP connection and checks if there is connectivity between the gateway pool and a specific backend communication port.
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Traceroute: tracks the path that data takes across the internet when it leaves the gateway until it reaches its destination. It prints a list of addresses through which data has passed.
How to use it
To validate if there is a connection:
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Select the command in the Command field;
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Type the destination address in the Address field;
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In case you selected the Netcat command, add the communication port in the Port field;
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Click Run and wait.
After validation runs, you can see the result at the bottom of the form. |
See more information in the examples below:
Ping
- Example 1
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Validate if the destination
sensedia.com
is available from the gateway pool.-
Result: positive validation. The destination is accessible.
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- Example 2
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Validate if the destination
alias.xxxx-gateway-123.sensedia.net
is available from the gateway pool.-
Result: connectivity validation failed.
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Possible causes:
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There in no route to the address;
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ICMP protocol blocked by firewall.
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- Example 3
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Validate the connection between the gateway pool and the address
destino-inexistente.com
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Result: the address doesn’t exist.
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Action: check the address and retest.
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Netcat
- Example 1
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Validate whether there is connectivity between the gateway pool and port 443 of the address
sensedia.com
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Result: positive validation. There is connectivity.
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- Example 2
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Validate whether there is connectivity between the gateway pool and port 222 of the address
sensedia.com
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Result: negative validation. The Netcat command couldn’t find a connection with the address
sensedia.com
in the port 222. -
Possible causes:
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There in no route to the address;
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Port closed by firewall;
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Service disconnected in the destination.
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- Example 3
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Validate if there is connectivity between the gateway pool and the address
destino-inexistente.com
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Result: the address doesn’t exist.
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Action: check the address and retest.
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Traceroute
- Example 1
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Validate the data route from the gateway pool to the destination
sensedia.com
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Result: the route validation to the destination
sensedia.com
was positive. No connectivity issues.
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- Example 2
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Validate if there is a route between the gateway pool and the address
destino-inexistente.com
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Result: the address doesn’t exist.
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Action: check the address and retest.
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