VisualRoute

Commercial; see text

Current Version: 12.0j (November 5, 2008)

Visualware Inc. produces VisualRoute, a remarkably nice Java-based ping, whois, and traceroute program that automatically analyzes connectivity problems, displaying the results graphically on a world map. When configured as a server, VisualRoute provides visual traceroute services to web browser clients.

Version 12 ("2008") introduced the following new features:

• (All editions) IPv6 compatibility - See traceroute, ping, reverse DNS and Whois lookups for IPv6 addresses and network hosts.
• (All editions) IP location database update - Get the latest database update for the most accurate IP location reports.
• (Business and SupportPro editions) NEW! OmniPath shows all possible routes to a destination and allows you to compare the performance of different routes.
• (Business and SupportPro editions) NEW! NetVu shows a high-level view of all network routes for open trace reports, enabling easily identification of network nodes that are common to multiple routes, network routes that have multiple path options, and comparison of the number of hops for multiple routes.

Version 12.0j adds/changes the following:

• Updated compatibility with Java update 10 and Vista.

Pricing ranges from $49.95 for the "Personal" Edition to $395 for the "SupportPro" Edition. The online purchase page has more details. All Mac users can try the free online version. Highly recommended.