Block ICMP Request (Stealth mode for Ping request) [Resolved]

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#1

Hi,

I have a problem blocking an incomming ICMP request (ping)

The rule: Block ICMP In/ From Any /To Any / ICMP Any

doesn’t seem to work while using e.g. the Shiplds UP! Firewall test (common ports) on

https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Any ideas are very welcome!

Many Thanks,
Bernd

#2

Are you using a router? They often respond for you.

#3

I posted similar question yesterdy and got similar answer.

As usual, the good folks at Comodo were right in their answer. It WAS my router (D-Link) responding to ICMP pings. I configured that properly and now I pass all “Shields Up” tests.

Hope that helps

#4

It’s probably your router.
There should be an option to block ping in your router’s configuration, like this(using D-Link):

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2749/blockpingtx0.png

(Tools->Misc.)

If you want to test CFP3, you must plug the network cable directly into your computer.

Cheers,
Ragwing

#5

Hi all!

Many thanks for your answers! I have a Fritz!Box Phone Wlan but I failed trying to find these settings. I’ll contact the AVM support.

Once again, many thanks!

Bernd

#6

Glad you found the problem so fast. I’ll go ahead and close this. PM me or another moderator if you need to open this topic.

Cheers,
Ragwing