Traceroute

Trace the path packets take to reach a destination.

What is Traceroute?

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that maps the path data packets take from your location to a destination server. It shows each hop (router/server) along the route, their IP addresses, and response times. This helps identify network bottlenecks, routing issues, and pinpoint where connectivity problems occur in the path.

Common Use Cases

  • •Network Diagnostics: Identify where packets are getting delayed or lost
  • •Routing Analysis: See what path your data takes to reach a destination
  • •Performance Issues: Diagnose high latency by finding slow hops
  • •Geographic Path: Discover which countries/networks your data passes through

How to Use

  1. 1.Enter a hostname or IP address (e.g., google.com)
  2. 2.Click "Trace" to start mapping the route
  3. 3.Review each hop, its IP address, and response time in milliseconds

Understanding Results

Hop Number: Each router/server in the path (usually 5-20 hops)
IP Address: The router's address at that hop
Response Time: Round-trip time to that hop (lower is better)