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Re: :8 -> :0


From: tgarris () FRAMELOSS ORG (Frameloss, Frameloss)
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 03:36:06 -0000


type 0 == echo request
type 8 == echo reply

These most likely originated from the ping utility (or from tracert on a windoze box...)

I seriously wouldn't be worried about these messages, especially if you are providing some type of service through your 
firewall - ie www.  The occasional ping is a fact of life on the internet.  Some ISPs (Intermedia/Digex for example) 
will actually ping scan the subnets they provide to their customers (mainly teir 2 ISPs) to ensure that they are 
meeting the minimal usage amounts for addressing space.


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