VisualRoute combines the tools Traceroute, Ping, and Whois into an easy-to-use graphical interface that analyzes Internet connections to quickly locate where an outage or slowdown occurs. In addition, VisualRoute identifies the geographical location of IP addresses and Web servers on a global map--key information for security purposes to help identify network intruders and Internet abusers. VisualRoute also provides e-mail tracking for troubleshooting e-mail problems and a Ping grapher for analyzing connectivity over time. The network service provider is identified for each hop, and instant domain and network Whois information enables quick problem or abuse reporting.