# Testing Tunnel Configuration

You can use the l2tp tunnel test command to force the establishment of a tunnel—this enables you to verify both the tunnel configuration and connectivity.

This command supports tunnel initiation: incoming calls on the LAC; outgoing calls on the LNS. The command does not support tunnel respondent: outgoing calls on the LAC; incoming calls on the LNS.

- To test a tunnel configuration:
  host1#l2tp tunnel test portland.com gold

#### Related Documentation

- l2tp tunnel test