Installing MTR on FreeBSD Latest

MTR is a powerful network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of traceroute and ping into one tool. Here's how to install it on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you:

• Have root privileges on the system
• Have an active internet connection

Step 1: Update the system

Before installing any new package, update the system to ensure that all the latest packages are installed. To update the system, run the following command:

pkg update && pkg upgrade

This will update all the installed packages on the system.

Step 2: Install MTR

To install MTR, enter the following command:

pkg install mtr

This command will download and install MTR along with its dependencies.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify that MTR has been installed correctly, run the following command:

mtr --version

This command will show the version of the installed MTR.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install MTR on FreeBSD Latest. With MTR, you can diagnose and troubleshoot network issues with ease.

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