mtr (My Traceroute) is a network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of the ping and traceroute programs. It is useful for diagnosing network issues by displaying the route packets take to a specified host along with the round-trip time for each hop.
Common mtr Options
--report: Generates a one-time report after completing the trace.--report-csv: Outputs the report in CSV format for easier analysis.--raw: Displays raw output without formatting, useful for scripting.
Examples of mtr Commands
- Trace the route to example.com:
> mtr example.com - Generate a report for the trace to example.com:
> mtr --report example.com - Output the report in CSV format:
> mtr --report-csv example.com - Trace the route to an IP address with raw output:
> mtr --raw 192.0.2.1