How to refuse a ping on my own private server

jaxd · 08-16-2006, 07:35 AM

my server REPLIED to Ping (ICMP Echo) requests, making it visible on the Internet.
I would like to configure my server which is used to access internet.
but blocking, droping, or ignore such ping requests from internet.(it's an SME server V7)

Is it possible and what do I do in order to achieve my goal
and of course keeping internet access for my users.
jax

bigrigdriver · 08-16-2006, 08:15 AM

http://mikeage.net/content/tips/linux/pingblocking.php

jaxd · 08-16-2006, 10:17 AM

Many thanks
I will try it right away
It seems so simple to protect a server
I had already closed all ports (tcp udp) but
I would like to be invisible on the net
Thanks again
jax

jaxd · 08-17-2006, 02:27 AM

it works !!
my ip address is not visible when I performed
(from outside) an IP scan range where I knew the real address was
once again many thanks for this info