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Chapter 11 Using Cisco PathTracer to Diagnose Problems
Launching Path Tracer
Figure 11-4 IP Interface Path Trace Launch Point - Path Information Dialog Box
Step 3 In the Destination IP field, enter the IPv4 or IPv6 a ddr ess .
Step 4 To limit the number of hops for the path trace, check the Stop trace after check box, and enter the
maximum number of hops for the path trace.
Step 5 Click OK. The Cisco PathTracer window appears, displaying the resulting path trace.
Using a VLAN Bridge
You can launch path traces from VLAN bridges. Additionally, MAC addresses in the VLAN bridge
forwarding table can be path trace destinations.
To launch a path trace from a VLAN bridge:
Step 1 In logical inventory, right-click the required bridge (Logical Inventory > Bridges > bridge) and choose
one of the following options as shown in Figure 11-5:
• PathTracer > From Here to Destination
• PathTracer > Start Here