What Is Icmp Error Message

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is an error-reporting protocol that network devices such as routers use to generate error messages to the source IP address when network problems prevent delivery of IP packets.

Which protocol is used for error message reported by ICMP?

ICMP gives TCP/IP a way to handle errors. Any network device that is using TCP/IP has the capability to send, receive, or process ICMP messages.

What are the different types of messages in ICMP?

  • Destination Unreachable (Code 3): …
  • Source Quench (Code 4): …
  • Redirect (Code 5): …
  • Time Exceeded (Code 11): …
  • Parameter Unintelligible (Code 12):
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