Traceroute Monitoring

Map the network path to your servers from 50+ global locations. Identify routing issues, bottlenecks, and network changes.

Complete Traceroute Monitoring Features

Comprehensive network path analysis and troubleshooting

Complete Path Mapping

See every router and network hop between our probes and your servers. Visualize the complete network path.

Per-Hop Latency

Measure latency at each network hop. Identify exactly where delays occur in the network path.

Routing Changes

Detect when network paths change. Get alerted about new routes that might affect performance or reliability.

ISP Identification

Identify which ISPs and networks your traffic traverses. Understand dependencies on third-party networks.

Global Perspectives

Run traceroutes from 50+ global locations. See how paths differ based on geography.

Historical Comparison

Compare current routes with historical data. Identify when and how network paths have changed over time.

How Traceroute Monitoring Works

Continuous network path analysis

1

Enter Destination

Provide the IP or hostname of your server, CDN, or network device.

2

Select Sources

Choose which probe locations should trace routes to your destination.

3

We Map Routes

Our probes continuously trace the network path and record every hop.

4

Get Insights

Receive alerts on path changes and analyze routing patterns over time.

Why Use Traceroute Monitoring?

Pinpoint Network Bottlenecks

Identify exactly which network hop is causing latency or packet loss. Stop guessing where problems originate.

Detect Routing Anomalies

Catch unexpected route changes that might indicate BGP hijacking or network misconfigurations.

Verify ISP Performance

Hold your ISPs accountable with data showing which providers introduce latency into your traffic.

Optimize CDN Selection

Understand routing to different CDN PoPs and optimize edge server selection for your users.

Traceroute to server.example.com
1 router.local 1.2 ms
2 isp-gateway.net 8.5 ms
3 core-router.isp.net 12.3 ms
4 peering-exchange.net 45.8 ms
5 transit.provider.net 48.2 ms
6 datacenter-edge.net 51.4 ms
7 server.example.com 52.1 ms
7 hops, 52.1ms total latency from New York

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about traceroute monitoring

What do asterisks (*) in traceroute mean?

Asterisks indicate that a hop didn't respond within the timeout period. This is common for routers configured to not respond to traceroute probes (ICMP). It doesn't necessarily mean a problem—many ISPs configure routers this way for security.

How often are traceroutes run?

Traceroute monitoring runs at configurable intervals, typically every 5-15 minutes. Running too frequently can be resource-intensive, and route changes don't happen that often. We alert you when significant changes occur.

Can traceroute identify the problem owner?

Yes! By identifying which hop shows the latency spike or packet loss, you can often determine the responsible ISP or network provider. Reverse DNS lookups on hop IPs typically reveal the owning organization.

What's the difference between traceroute and ping?

Ping measures round-trip time to a destination. Traceroute shows the complete path and latency at each hop. Use ping for quick reachability checks; use traceroute when you need to diagnose where problems occur in the network path.

Map your network paths today

Trace routes from 50+ global locations. Identify bottlenecks, detect routing changes, and optimize your network.