There are certain ways to block the ICMP request one of the way we are going to discuss now .
◘What is ICMP ?
... ◘Why to block ICMP ?
◘Which Port is responsible for ICMP ?
◘How to Block ICMP ?
◘Conclusion
What is ICMP
ICMP stands for Internet Control Message Protocol ..ICMP is a Network Protocol which is used to know the Network status of Client and Server or any service which are connected to Internet .
To perform ICMP request we use the 'ping' utility through which we can
◘Send ICMP Echo Request to reciever.
◘Get the ICMP Echo Reply from Sender.
◘◘Why to Block ICMP ?
Its a good question i ask myself that why i should Block my ICMP . So my answer is -
As i am thinking like a hacker i don't want other people can ping me , but i can ping others .
◘◘Which Port is responsible for ICMP ?
Port Number - 445 is responsible for ICMP Echo Request/Reply.
◘◘How to Block ICMP Request ?
Step 1 : Goto Control Panel
Step 2 : Click on Sercurity Center
Step 3 : Click On Windows Firewall
Step 4 : Click On Exceptions Button
Step 5 : Under Exception ,Select File and Printer Sharing and Click Edit.
Step 6 : Uncheck TCP 445
Click OK and close all the window .See more
