When you're done with the configuration, you should test whether it works before you move on. The simplest way to test an IPsec connection is using the '''ipsec status''' command. You can execute this command via a command line interface (CLI). A CLI is present in all RUTxxx routers' WebUIs. To access it, login to one of the routers's WebUI (doesn't matter which one) and navigate to '''Services → CLI'''. Login to CLI with the user name '''root''' and the router's admin password. Then simply the ''ipsec status'' and press the "Enter" key:
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As you can see, executing ''ipsec status'' displays the number of active/inactive IPsec connections. If the connection you just configured is the only IPsec connection that you're using, you should a '''1 up''' indication next to Security Associations.