EXFO EXpert IP Test Tools - Manual (Page 20)

Selecting and Starting a Test
14 EXpert IP Test Tools
Traceroute
Traceroute
Traceroute is a utility that reports the path that IP packets follow through
the network from a local host to a specified host destination. The
Traceroute test identifies the path a packet travels between a source and a
specified host. This test uses the maximum hop count (TTL) field in the IP
packet header, incrementing its value in sequence for each packet sent.
To select, configure, and start a Traceroute test:
1. From the Main Menu, tap Traceroute.
2. From the Interface tab, configure the test interface parameters. Refer
to Interface on page 20. Ensure that the link is up in the status bar
before proceeding to the next step.
3. From the Configuration tab, configure the Traceroute test. Refer to
Configuration (Traceroute) on page 25.
4. Press Start to start the test.
5. For results, refer to Result Summary (Traceroute) on page 34.
6. If required, tap the Report button to generate the report file of the
results and statistics. Refer to Report on page 45 for more information.