Windows
Linux
Networking
Diagnostics
Windows Test-NetConnection -TraceRoute equivalent in Linux
Shows hop-by-hop path to a target.
Windows
→
Test-NetConnection -TraceRoute
Linux equivalents
traceroute host
traceroute host
traceroute host
Overview
What this command does
Shows hop-by-hop path to a target.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Trace network route
Shows hop-by-hop path to a target.
traceroute host
Trace network route
traceroute --help
Show command help when supported
man traceroute
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
traceroute host
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Test-NetConnection -TraceRoute
traceroute hostReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
traceroute host | Trace network route |
traceroute --help | Show command help when supported |
man traceroute | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt package: traceroute | traceroute host |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf package: traceroute | traceroute host |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman package: traceroute | traceroute host |
Same command on this distribution. |
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