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Ping test doc for users (MTR)

Level: Intermediate

This guide demonstrates how to perform a ping test using WinMTR. This free network diagnostic tool combines the functionality of the traceroute and ping utilities in a single network diagnostic tool. We'll also explain the significance of the results and how to interpret them. The program WinRaR extracts the files.

Ping test using winMTR

Step 1: Download and install winMTR

  • You can download WinMTR from its official GitHub page. There, you will find winMTR-v100-static.zip and winMTR-v100.zip. Download winMRT-v100.zip

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Step 2: Extract the zip file

  • After you've installed the tool, right-click the zip file and click Extract here.

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  • You will see five files in your downloads folder when you've extracted the folder. Open WinMTR64.exe. You'll see a simple interface to enter the host you want to ping and traceroute.

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Step 3: Enter the host

  • In the Host field, input your server IP address or domain you wish to test, for example:
<Your Minecraft server IP>

Note:- Use the server's IP address if you've created an Ultraserver subdomain, as subdomains are SRV records for Minecraft, not CNAMEs, and won't function in this context.

Step 4: Start the ping test

  • Click the Start button to initiate the test. The results will begin to populate in the window below.

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Step 5: Interpret the Results

  • After running the test for a few minutes (preferably 5-10 minutes), you will see various columns filled with data.

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Here's what each column signifies:

  • Hostname: The router’s name or IP address at that hop.
  • Number (Nr): The hop count.
  • Worst: The longest time (in ms) data packets travel from your computer to the host.
  • Best: The shortest time (in ms) data packets travel from your computer to the host.
  • Avg: The average time (in ms) data packets take to travel from your computer to the host.
  • Sent: The number of sent packets.
  • Recv: The number of received packets.
  • Loss %: The percentage of lost packets.
  • Last: The last round trip time for that hop.

Step 6: Stop the Test and Export the Results

  • After you've run the test for a sufficient amount of time, click the Stop button if you wish to save the results for future reference or send them to a network technician; click Export TEXT or Export HTML to save the results in the respective formats.

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