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The MTR command – A Linux network diagnostic tool

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024LukeLeave a comment

In the world of network administration, especially within Linux environments, having the right tools to diagnose and resolve network issues is essential. One such powerful tool that combines the capabilities of both traceroute and ping is the MTR command. MTR stands for “My Traceroute,” and it is instrumental in providing real-time data about network connections. In this blog post, we’ll explore what MTR is, how it works, and how you can use it to troubleshoot network problems.

What is the MTR command?

MTR is a network diagnostic tool that merges the functionality of the ‘traceroute’ and ‘ping’ programs into one integrated tool. By continuously sending packets to a specified destination, MTR collects real-time data about each hop along the route to that destination. This approach allows network administrators to monitor the network and identify issues more efficiently.

How to use the Traceroute command?

January 17, 2023August 15, 2023LukeLeave a comment

Are you a network administrator and want to gain insight into your network’s traffic? Then, the Traceroute command is here to your rescue! This simple yet powerful network diagnosis tool measures the latency of a connection to a given destination and provides a complete route path and associated latency. In this blog post, we’ll deeply dive into the Traceroute command and discuss how to use it, why to use it, and its benefits. So let’s get started and learn more about this invaluable networking tool!

What is the Traceroute command?

The Traceroute command is a powerful network diagnostic tool used to measure a connection’s latency to a given destination. When executed, this command sends a series of ICMP packets to the target, each with an increasing TTL value. As the responses are returned from each hop in the route to the destination, the Traceroute command can display the route path and associated latency. It can help network administrators find latency issues, track down errors, and understand the route path between two points. It is a valuable tool for troubleshooting and understanding networks.

What is the Ping command, and how does it work?

December 22, 2022January 3, 2023LukeLeave a comment

It seems that Ping was originally a sonar term to mean an audible wave of sound sent out to find an object. When the sound certainly hits an object, this encounter will produce sound waves whose reflection or echo will get back to its original source. This return of the sound wave can be measured in terms of time and direction. Then, distance and the object’s location can be defined.

Now, let’s jump from the ocean to computing and networking.

What is the Ping command?

The Ping command is a command line utility you can find pretty much in any operating system (OS) with network connectivity. A command line utility is a line of only text that can be entered on the command line of a computer to give it instructions for executing specific tasks.

How to use the Ping command?