Running a Traceroute
Take the following steps to run a traceroute in Microsoft® Windows®:
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run window.
- Enter cmd and press Enter to open a Command Prompt.
- Enter tracert, a space, then the IP address or web address for the destination site (for example: tracert www.lexis.com).
- Press Enter.
Take the following steps to run a traceroute in Mac OS®:
- Click the Spotlight icon in the Menu bar.
Note: The icon looks like a magnifying glass. - Enter Network Utility into the Spotlight Search field.
- Double-click Network Utility from the Top Hit list.
- Click the Traceroute tab.
- Enter the IP address or web address for the destination site and click Trace.
