The other frequently used method of checking Internet weather and connectivity is by using the traceroute command. It can reveal the number and the names of the hops (servers / hosts / routers) data packets would travel through before reaching the final destination. In other words, you can find out the exact router location a breakdown maybe occurring using traceroute. If you're running your own Internet site, you can use traceroute gateways hosted on distant servers to find out how many hops your visitors are traveling through to reach your site. Generally speaking, more hops = slower response. Most likely you can run traceroute from your computer without using a web gateway. BOARDWATCH traceroute server index Index of traceroute web servers around the world Internet Traffic Report Internet Traffic Report reports on the current performance of major Internet routes around the world. Internet Weather Report at UCLA Use this interface to check the status of major Internet backbones and to find out the path Internet Protocol (IP) packets use in reaching a host anywhere on the Internet. Links Listing #1 : Internet weather reports / traceroute gateways

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