
6.10 Configuring the Traceroute Test
This section describes how to configure a traceroute test to check the connectivity to each hop
on the network.
6.10.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before configuring a traceroute test, familiarize yourself with the applicable environment,
complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the data required for the configuration. This
will help you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
An NQA Traceroute test can provide functions similar to those provided by the
tracert
command, but outputs more detailed information.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring a traceroute test, configure reachable routes between the NQA client and the
device to be tested.
Data Preparation
To configure a traceroute test, you need the following data.
No.
Data
1
Administrator and name of an NQA test instance
2
Destination IP address
3
(Optional) VPN instance name, maximum hops, initial TTL and maximum TTL value
of the packet, and source IP address and destination port of the packet
4
Start and end modes of a test
6.10.2 Configuring Parameters for a Traceroute Test
This part describes how to configure parameters for a traceroute test.
Context
Do as follows on the NQA client:
Procedure
Step 1
Run
system-view
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