Traceroute
Trace the network path to a destination and visualize each hop along the route.
Configuration
Controls
Traceroute Results
No trace results yet
Enter a target and click "Start Trace"
Simulation Notice
⚠️ Browser Limitation: True traceroute (using ICMP packets with TTL) is not possible from a web browser due to security restrictions. This tool provides a simulated traceroute based on network timing measurements.
🔍 What This Means: The displayed route and IP addresses are simulated and may not reflect the actual network path. RTT times are based on real connection attempts but the intermediate hops are estimated.
✅ For Accurate Results: Use command-line tools liketraceroute (Linux/macOS) ortracert (Windows) on your system for real network path tracing.
About Traceroute
How it Works (Real Traceroute)
Uses TTL (Time To Live) to discover intermediate routers
Round Trip Time (RTT)
Time for packets to reach each hop and return
Timeouts
Some routers don't respond to traceroute packets
Network Troubleshooting
Identify where packets are dropped or delayed
Path Discovery
See the route your packets take across the internet
Performance Analysis
Identify slow hops that may cause latency issues