SonicOS 8 Diagnostics for Classic Mode

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Introduction to Diagnostics for Classic Mode

This Administration Guide provides information about the SonicOS Diagnostics feature for the Classic Mode.

Diagnostic tools allow the administrator to test connectivity by performing a Ping, TCP connection test, DNS lookup, reverse lookup, and trace route for a specific IP address or web site. Other Diagnostics for Classic Mode tools provide a way to view or monitor the Geo and Botnet, the MX Banner, GRID result, PMTU Discovery, and other features.

The following comparison table gives the Diagnostics features available for SonicOS Classic Mode:

Diagnostic Tools Features SonicOS 8 Classic Mode
Tech Support Report Available
Check Network Settings Available
DNS Name Lookup Available
Network Path Available
Ping Available
Trace Route Available
Real-Time Blacklist Available
Reverse Name lookup Available
Connection TopX Available
Geo and Botnet Available
MX and Banner Available
GRID Check Available
URL Rating Request Available
PMTU Discovery Available
Switch Diagnostics Available
Policy Lookup Not Available

The following comparison table gives the platforms supported:

SonicWall Firewall Model SonicOS 8 Classic Mode
Hardware Firewalls  
TZ Series: TZ80, TZ270, TZ270W, TZ370, TZ370W, TZ470, TZ470W, TZ570, TZ570W, TZ570P, TZ670 Supported
NSa Series: NSa 2700, NSa 2800, NSa 3700, NSa 3800, NSa 4700, NSa 5700, and NSa 6700 Supported
NSsp Series: NSsp 10700, NSsp 11700, and NSsp 13700 Supported
NSsp Series: NSsp15700 Not Supported
Virtual Firewalls  
NSv Series: NSv 270, NSv 470, and NSv 870 Supported

The Terminal option that was available on Diagnostics menu is now moved to the notification center and no longer appears in the Diagnostics menu. For more information, refer to Terminal.

Navigate to Device > Diagnostics, the various tools available in Diagnostics menu group includes:

For Troubleshooting diagnostics tools, refer to the knowledge base articles Troubleshooting and to monitor, refer to the SonicOS 8 Monitor Guide.