How to Simulate ICAP Traffic to Test ICAP Functionality Using Telnet?
Telnet Installation
Windows:
Make sure Telnet is enabled under "Turn Windows features on or off."
Linux:
Make sure Telnet is installed on your system.
Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions:
sudo apt install telnet -yRHEL/CentOS/Fedora:
sudo yum install telnet -yFor newer versions (CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+, Fedora):
sudo dnf install telnet -yVerify Installation:
After installation, check if Telnet is installed by running:
telnet --versionSimulate ICAP traffic using Telnet
1. Open a Telnet Connection
Use the following command in a terminal or command prompt:
telnet <ICAP_SERVER> <ICAP_PORT>Example:
telnet 192.168.233.132 13442. Construct an ICAP Request
After connecting via telnet, Copy and paste the ICAP request. Below is an example request for REQMOD (Request Modification):
ICAP REQMOD Request Example:
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REQMOD icap://192.168.233.132/OMSScanReq-AV ICAP/1.0Host: 192.168.1.100Encapsulated: req-hdr=0, null-body=120GET /index.html HTTP/1.1Host: www.example.comUser-Agent: Telnet-ICAPAfter typing, press Enter twice to send the request.
If the request is successful, you will see the response as the output.
On the MetaDefender ICAP Console Management
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How to Simulate ICAP Traffic to Test ICAP Functionality Using Telnet?Telnet InstallationWindows:Linux:Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions:RHEL/CentOS/Fedora:For newer versions (CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+, Fedora):Verify Installation:Simulate ICAP traffic using Telnet1. Open a Telnet Connection2. Construct an ICAP Request
