Workfellow Network Tester

Workfellow Network Tester

The Workfellow Network Tester is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help enterprise customers ensure their network connections are properly configured for the Workfellow Plug-In. Built on the same networking backend as the Workfellow Plug-In, this application allows users to test full network functionality without the need to install and configure the actual plug-in. This article will provide an overview of the Workfellow Network Tester, how to use it, and how to interpret the results.

How to get Workfellow Network Tester

The Workfellow Network Tester is a portable, CLI-based tool that requires no user interaction. It is included with every Workfellow Plug-In installation and could be found in the installation path (defaults to program files (x86)/Workfellow oy) and can also be obtained as a portable tool from a download link. The tool periodically sends requests to Workfellow's infrastructure URLs, helping users verify their connection to these services.

How to Use the Workfellow Network Tester

To use the Workfellow Network Tester, simply run the executable file. The tool will automatically make requests to Workfellow's infrastructure URLs once a minute, displaying the results in a text format. A sample output is shown below:

Welcome to Workfellow network connectivity tester.
Certificates path C:\Users\MOHAMM~1\AppData\Local\Temp\ONEFIL~4\certifi\cacert.pem
This application will be making a request to Workfelow's backend every 60 seconds.
Success! miner-control with requests made a successful request in 0.2362
Success! miner-control with httpx made a successful request in 0.2625
Success! miner-control with curlite made a successful request in 0.2881
Success! minecart with requests made a successful request in 0.3452
Success! minecart with httpx made a successful request in 0.2931
Success! minecart with curlite made a successful request in 0.3158
Success! miner-control-blobs with requests made a successful request in 0.2754
Success! miner-control-blobs with httpx made a successful request in 0.2485
Success! miner-control-blobs with curlite made a successful request in 0.289
Success! updates with requests made a successful request in 0.2843
Success! updates with httpx made a successful request in 0.2663
Success! updates with curlite made a successful request in 0.2459
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All requests completed. Sleeping for 60 seconds before next round.

Understanding the Results

The text output provides information about the connection status for each request. A "Success!" message indicates that the connection is working correctly. Any errors encountered will be reported on the screen, helping users diagnose potential issues with their network connections.

Debugging Errors

In most cases, connection failures are due to firewall restrictions, intrusion detection systems, or intrusion prevention systems. If you encounter an error, you can try running the Workfellow Network Tester from a different network to identify if the issue is specific to your current environment. Additionally, consult your IT department for assistance in resolving any network-related issues.

Conclusion

The Workfellow Network Tester is a valuable tool for enterprise customers who want to ensure that their network configurations are properly set up for the Workfellow Plug-In. By using this tool, you can quickly and easily identify any potential connectivity issues and work with your IT department to resolve them, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation of the Workfellow Plug-In.