Tutorial Using MTR to Troubleshoot and Test Your Server Connections

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If you’re running a 1-Stream panel, you know that stability is king. To ensure your panel works as intended and your streams stay buffer-free, you need to make sure your network route is clean. One of the best ways to do this is by testing your connections regularly.

Today, I’m breaking down MTR—a powerhouse tool for network diagnostics.

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What is MTR?​

MTR (My Traceroute) is a network tool that combines the functionality of both ping and traceroute into a single report.

As MTR starts, it investigates the network connection between the host it is running on and a user-specified destination. Once it determines the address of each network "hop" between the machines, it sends a sequence of ICMP ECHO requests to each one to determine the quality of the link. It then prints real-time statistics for every hop along the way.

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Why is this important for 1-Stream users?​

Testing your connections isn't just a "good idea"—it’s essential. By running an MTR test, you can identify exactly where a connection is failing or slowing down. Making sure everything is working fine at the network level is the only way to guarantee your 1-Stream panel will deliver content without interruptions.

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How to Install MTR on Ubuntu (18.04 or 20.04)​

There are three common ways to install MTR. You only need to choose one of the methods below.

Method 1: Using apt-get​

First, update your database:

sudo apt-get update

Then, install the package:

sudo apt-get -y install mtr

Method 2: Using apt​

sudo apt update
sudo apt install mtr

Method 3: Using aptitude​

sudo aptitude update
sudo aptitude install mtr

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How to Test Your Connection​

Once installed, running a test is simple. Replace the IP below with your destination server or source IP:

mtr 123.123.123.123

While the test runs, look for Loss % or high Last/Avg latency. If you see high packet loss at a specific hop, you’ve found your bottleneck!

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Conclusion​

MTR is an indispensable tool that bridges the gap between a simple ping and a full traceroute. By keeping this in your toolkit, you can stay ahead of network issues and keep your 1-Stream panel running perfectly.