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9 • ICMP
T1/E1 DACS Administrators’ Reference Guide
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Introduction
Introduction
When networking problems or undesirable conditions occur, the ICMP protocol is used for communicating
control or error information plus testing. The statistics listed on the DACS ICMP window (see figure 19) com-
prise those contained in RFC 792—Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). Implementation of the ICMP
group is mandatory for all TCP/IP networks. RFC 1312—ICMP Group of MIB-II Variables—provides the
definitions of these variables. It is important to remember that any RFC can be superseded by a newer.
Figure 19. ICMP window
Click on ICMP under the Configuration Menu to monitor DACS ICMP statistics.
Block ICMP redirects (boxBLockIcmpRedirects)
The two options for “Block ICMP Redirects” either allow the reception of ICMP Redirect messages [allowre-
directs(0)] or block the reception of ICMP Redirect messages [stopredirects(1)]. The recommended configura-
tion is to block the ICMP redirect messages because in some instances they could alter the routing table with
undesirable effects, which is considered a breach of security.
ICMP Receive/Send Messages window
The ICMP window displays the ICMP message counters. ICMP messages are displayed in the window as col-
umns comprising two types of messages:
•
Messages received by the DACS (InMibVariable)
•
Messages sent by the DACS (OutMibVariable)
The numbers following the parameters can be a good source of what is happening on the network to point out
potential problems. Both gateways (routers) and hosts can send ICMP messages.
Total Received (icmpInMsgs)
The total number of ICMP messages which the 2604 DACS has received. Note that this counter includes all
those counted by icmpInErrors (see “w/Errors (icmpInErrors, icmpOutErrors)” on page 57).
Summary of Contents for Model 2604
Page 18: ...About this guide T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 16...
Page 22: ...1 Introduction T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 20 Saving HTTP HTML Object Changes...
Page 46: ...6 Clocking T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 44 Configuring the System Clock Settings...
Page 56: ...8 Filter IP T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 54 Defining a filter...
Page 80: ...11 TCP T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 78 TCP Details...
Page 84: ...12 UDP T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 82 Introduction...
Page 90: ...13 RIP Version 2 T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 88 RIP Version 2 Statistics...
Page 96: ...14 SNMP T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 94 Out...
Page 108: ...15 System T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 106 System Packet Holding Message Blocks...
Page 138: ...17 T1 E1 Link T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 136 Far End Line Statistics Totals...
Page 148: ...20 License T1 E1 DACS Administrators Reference Guide 146 End User License Agreement...