ICMP
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000562
A core protocol within the Internet Protocol suite used by network devices to send error messages and operational information. It reports issues such as a requested service being unavailable or a host or router being unreachable. Common utilities like 'ping' and 'traceroute' rely on ICMP messages for network diagnostics.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000562 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A core protocol within the Internet Protocol suite used by network devices to send error messages and operational information. It reports issues such as a requested service being unavailable or a host or router being unreachable. Common utilities like 'ping' and 'traceroute' rely on ICMP messages for network diagnostics.",
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