Check routes using the Route Query tool

The Route Query tool allows you to check where packets with a certain IP address are routed according to the current definitions. You can check that the routing is correct and quickly find a particular branch in the Routing tree.

The query does not take policy routing into consideration. The route query uses the configuration that is stored on the Management Server (shown in the Management Client). You must refresh the policy of the affected NGFW Engines after completing the configuration to transfer the changed routing information.

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Steps

Right-click an NGFW Engine, then select Edit <element type>.
Browse to Routing.
In the Routing Tools pane, click the Query Route tab.
(Optional, NetLinks only) In the Source field, enter an IP address.
In the Destination field, enter an IP address.
Click Query.

Result

The route that matches the search criteria is shown.

Engine Editor > Routing

Use this branch to view and change the routing configuration of the NGFW Engine.

Option	Definition
Filter	Allows you to view only the elements that match what you enter in the Filter field.
Refresh View	Updates the view.
Expand All	Expands all levels of the routing tree.
Collapse All	Collapses all levels of the routing tree.
Display Mode	Changes how the routing configuration is displayed. Tree View — Displays the routing configuration as a tree of interfaces, Router elements, NetLink elements, and destination networks. Table View — Displays the routing configuration as a table of destination networks, routing gateways, interfaces, and NetLink elements.
Default Route	Allows you to view and create default routes that are used when there is no more specific route defined. Note: If the Automatic Default Route setting is selected in the properties of the interface, default routes are created automatically for interfaces with dynamic IP addresses on single NGFW Engines. Gateway — The IP address of the gateway device. You can also double-click the field and select a gateway device for the route. Add — Adds the default route to the routing configuration. Show Default Route — Highlights the default route in the Tree View or the Table View.
Add Route	Allows you to add routes to specific destination networks. Destination — The destination IP address or network. Gateway — The IP address of the gateway device. You can also double-click the field and select a gateway device for the route. Add — Adds the route to the routing configuration.
Query Route	Allows you to search for routes. Source — The source IP address. Destination — The destination IP address. Query — Highlights the route in the Tree View or the Table View.