> Source: [sk118592](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk118592)

# sk118592 - How to use the Packet Mode feature to search in Access Control Policy?

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk118592 |
| Date Created | 2017-07-02 |
| Last Modified | 2025-12-29 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | SmartConsole |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |

## Solution

***Packet Mode***was introduced in R80.10. This feature enables you to search the rule base as if it were a packet going through the Access Control policy.

The below video demonstrates how to accomplish this in R80.10 SmartConsole.

Search through your policy using the Packet Mode feature {#XX id XX}
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