DSL/Cable Router User Guide
ICMP (Ping)
Respond to | The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, | |
ICMP (ping) | and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. | |
| • | If checked, the DSL/Cable Router will respond to ICMP packets |
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| received from the Internet. |
| • | If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored. |
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| Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security. |
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