mtr is a powerful network diagnostic tool that integrates the functionalities of traceroute and ping into a single application, providing users with comprehensive insights into their network connections. Whether you are troubleshooting network issues or simply exploring your connection quality, mtr delivers real-time statistics on each hop between your machine and a specified destination host.

Key Features

• Dual Functionality: Combines traceroute and ping for an in-depth network analysis.
• Real-time Statistics: Continuously updates and displays the quality of the links to each machine along the route.
• GNU General Public License: Fully open-source, allowing for community contributions and transparency.

How mtr Works

Upon launching, mtr initiates a probing process that identifies the addresses of all network hops to the user-defined destination, sending a series of ICMP ECHO requests to assess the performance of each link. The application then presents running statistics, enabling users to identify potential bottlenecks and connectivity problems in their network infrastructure.

Usage Examples

To use mtr and analyze a connection, simply run:

sudo ./mtr <host>

Just replace <host> with the hostname or IP address you wish to test.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

mtr is versatile and can be built and utilized on different operating systems, including Linux, MacOS, and Windows through various methods such as WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) or Cygwin for traditional installations.

More Information

For the latest version of mtr and additional resources, visit the official GitHub repository at mtr GitHub or the project homepage at BitWizard. Bug reports and feature requests can be submitted through the GitHub bug tracking system, facilitating active community engagement and improvement of the tool.