EXFO FTB-1 - Manual (Page 188)

Testing Network Connections
178 FTB-1
Performing a Trace Route Test
Performing a Trace Route Test
The trace route test is used to evaluate the average number of nodes that
are required to reach the final host. It is often used to troubleshoot
networks (identify accesses blocked by firewalls or routing problems).
This trace route test utility enables you to:
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Enter a remote host address.
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Set the maximum time allowed for a packet to reach the remote host.
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Set the maximum number of hops allowed for reaching the remote
host (TTL).
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Choose whether to resolve DNS for the IP address or not.
When the test is complete, you can export the results. You can later import
the generated text file (tab-delimited) directly into Microsoft Excel.