Open source cross-platform (Windows/Linux) Java Visual Traceroute and packet sniffer. Route and packets are displayed in a 3D or a 2D map component.
What is a traceroute ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traceroute
What is a packet sniffer ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_analyzer
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Installation :
1) Install java >= 1.6 (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html)
2) For Windows OS: Install Winpcap (http://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm). At the end of the installation, check the "Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time".
3) Download OpenVisualTraceRoute and extract the zip.
Run :
Go into the OpenVisualTraceRoute folder.
- Windows : double click on startWindows.bat
- Linux : set executable permission for startLinux.sh file and run it (will require sudo privileges)
> chmod +x startLinux.sh
>./startLinux.sh
Limitation: Cannot traceroute if connected to a VPN or a router that filters ICMP packets.
