Which diagnostic utility allows the examination of ip packets on the SonicWall firewall?

The Packet Monitor utility is specifically designed for examining IP packets as they traverse the SonicWall firewall. This tool provides detailed insights into the packets being processed, allowing administrators to capture and analyze packet-level data which is essential for troubleshooting and diagnosing network issues. With Packet Monitor, users can filter by various parameters such as source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols, giving them a focused view on the traffic of interest. This capability is crucial for identifying abnormalities or issues in network communication, ensuring that efficient debugging and analysis of traffic anomalies can take place in real-time.

While tools like the Traffic Monitor and Connection Monitor offer useful information regarding the overall traffic flows and session states, they do not provide the granular packet-level detail that the Packet Monitor does. System Logs can record events and alerts but lack the real-time packet analysis features necessary for troubleshooting at the packet level. Thus, the focus and functionality provided by the Packet Monitor make it the correct choice for examining IP packets on the SonicWall firewall.