Network Diagnostics
This overview shows which network diagnostic tools — MTR reports and speed tests with wget and iperf3 — help you find the cause of slow connections, high latency or packet loss on your server.
Available Diagnostic Tools
Different tools are suited for different types of problems. The guides below walk you through each one step by step.
Create an MTR Report
MTR combines ping and traceroute, showing connection quality at every hop between you and the destination server. Ideal for diagnosing packet loss and latency issues.
Run a Speed Test
Measure your server's actual download and upload speed using wget and iperf3 — including test endpoints in Frankfurt (Germany) and St. Louis (USA).
Which Tool Should I Use?
The right tool depends on the type of problem you are experiencing:
Experiencing network issues?
Submit your diagnostic results directly via the ticket system in your PowerPanel — our technical support team usually responds within 30 minutes.