How to Install MTR from mtr/">https://www.bitwizard.nl/mtr/ on macOS

MTR (My traceroute) is a network diagnostic tool used for determining the packet loss, latency and route visualization in real-time. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to install MTR on macOS.

Prerequisites

• macOS operating system
• Xcode or Xcode command line tools

Installing MTR on macOS

1. Open a Terminal app on your macOS system

2. Navigate to the home directory by typing the following command:

   cd ~
   

3. Download the MTR source code from the official website using the following command:

   curl -O https://www.bitwizard.nl/mtr/files/mtr-0.94.tar.gz
   

4. Extract the downloaded archive:

   tar xzvf mtr-0.94.tar.gz
   

5. Navigate to the extracted directory:

   cd mtr-0.94
   

6. Configure the source code using the following command:

   ./configure
   

7. Compile the MTR source code:

   make
   

8. Install MTR on your system:

   sudo make install
   

   You might be asked to enter your system password. Type your password and hit Enter.

9. Once the installation is complete, you can start using MTR by typing the following command in the Terminal:

   mtr
   

Conclusion

Now you have successfully installed MTR on macOS. You can use this network diagnostic tool to troubleshoot your network issues quickly and easily. If you face any issues during the installation, please refer to the official MTR documentation or seek help from the online forums.

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