Where would you perform an Ethernet card test on Sophos Firewall?

The Ethernet card test on a Sophos Firewall is conducted using the SF Loader. This utility is specifically designed to troubleshoot the hardware components of the firewall, which includes testing the functionality of network interfaces like Ethernet cards. SF Loader operates at a lower level than the standard operating system, allowing for more direct and comprehensive testing of hardware.

Using SF Loader is particularly useful because it provides a specialized environment that can execute diagnostics without interference from other processes that may be running in the typical operating system environment. This helps in accurately identifying potential hardware issues, ensuring that the Ethernet card and its settings are functioning as intended.

In contrast, while the Command Line Interface (CLI), Web Admin Console, and Diagnostics section may allow for various configurations and monitoring, they are not specifically tailored for conducting direct hardware tests on Ethernet cards. These interfaces focus more on configuration management and operational status rather than hardware diagnostics, making SF Loader the appropriate choice for performing such tests.