tracert command

The tracert command is a Windows network diagnostic tool that traces the path data takes from your computer to a destination, showing each hop and the time it takes. Unlike a simple ping, tracert reveals where slowdowns occur along the route, helping you determine if the issue is on your home network, your ISP's backbone, or elsewhere on the internet. It does not fix slow internet but pinpoints where to investigate next. This tag covers using tracert for hop-by-hop analysis to diagnose connection problems, with practical guidance on interpreting results to identify latency or packet loss at specific hops.