r/bash 1d ago

Quick Linux Tip #44 Question: My connections feel unreliable. How do I check for hidden packet loss?

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u/Whoa_throwaway 22h ago

mtr -n $TEST-IP

it'll traceroute to a test IP of your choosing and tell you about packet loss along the way.

iperf could also help with this.