How to Perform MTR

How to Perform MTR

MTR (My Traceroute) is a powerful network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of traceroute and ping. It allows you to send packets from your local machine to a remote server, enabling you to observe routing paths and network performance. This can be particularly useful for isolating issues related to latency or connectivity.

Importance of MTR

• Identify Connectivity Issues: MTR helps pinpoint where connections may be failing or experiencing delays.

• Network Performance: It assesses network performance over time and identifies "bad hops" that might affect your connection.

Performing an MTR Test

MTR can be run on Windows, MacOS, or Linux. It's essential to test using the specific ISP network you're having trouble with.

Perform an MTR on Linux

1. Install MTR:

   • For RHEL-based distributions (CentOS, Fedora, RHEL):

     yum install mtr

   • For Debian-based distributions (Ubuntu):

     apt-get install mtr

2. Run the MTR Test:

   mtr testing.com -c 1000 -r

3. Copy the Output: Paste the output and send it to Support if requested.

Ensure you replace testing.com with the actual domain or IP address you want to test.

Perform an MTR on Windows

1. Download and Install WinMTR:

   • Download WinMTR.

   • Unzip the file and double-click WinMTR64.exe.

2. Run the MTR Test:

   • Enter a domain name or IP address in the host box and press Start.

   • Let it run for 15 minutes, then click Stop.

3. Copy the Output: Paste the output and send it to Support for further troubleshooting.

Perform an MTR on MacOS

1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):

   /usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

2. Install MTR:

   brew install mtr

3. Make MTR Available:

   sudo cp /usr/local/Cellar/mtr/0.94/sbin/mtr /usr/local/bin/

4. Run the MTR Test:

   sudo mtr google.com -r

   • Run the test for 10-15 minutes.

5. Copy the Output: Paste the output and send it to Support for further troubleshooting.

Make sure you have the necessary permissions when running these commands, especially with sudo.

Conclusion

Using MTR is an effective way to diagnose network issues. If you encounter difficulties or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Support with your MTR output.