How do I perform a traceroute?

Performing A Traceroute

Traceroute is a useful tool for determining the response delays and routing loops present in a network pathway across networks. It helps locate any points of failure while en route to a certain destination. This help us better understand your connection to MediaFire.

How to perform a traceroute in Mac OS X

  1. Launch Network Utility
  2. Click Tracerout
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  3. Enter ul.mediafireuserupload.com
    1. It is important to perform the same type of test for www.mediafire.com as well.
  4. Click Trace
  5. Select the results, and then right-click and select Copy or press COMMAND+C to copy the results.
  6. Paste the results into the Self Diagnostic Tool.

How to perform a traceroute in Windows

  1. Open the Windows search box
  2. Type CMD in the search box and click Open.
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  3. Next, type tracert followed by a space and then ul.mediafireuserupload.com.
    1. It is important to perform the same type of test for www.mediafire.com as well.
  4. Press Enter and wait for the traceroute to finish.
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  5. Select the results, and then right-click and select Copy or press CONTROL+C to copy the results.
  6. Paste the results into the Self Diagnostic Tool.