mtr:tldr:0834c
mtr: Traceroute to a host and continuously ping all intermediary hops.
$ mtr ${host}
try on your machine
The command "mtr ${host}" is a command-line tool that combines the features of traceroute and ping to provide detailed network diagnostic information.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "mtr" stands for "My TraceRoute" and refers to the actual command that you are running.
- "${host}" is a placeholder that represents the hostname or IP address of the target system you want to trace the route to.
When you run this command, MTR starts sending packets to the target system and monitors the network path they take. It displays the routers (hops) along the way and various statistics such as packet loss, latency (round trip time), and jitter.
The output of the MTR command provides real-time information about the network connectivity between the system you are running the command on and the target system. This information can help identify network issues, such as high latency, packet loss, or problematic routers along the path.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.