Belkin N Wireless Modem Router PM01527ea F5D8636-4 - Manual (Page 62)

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UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe
To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click
“Apply Changes” . The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping .
blocking an ICMP Ping
Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential
victims on the Internet . By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a
response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something
of interest might be there . The Router can be set up so it will not
respond to an ICMP ping from the outside . This heightens your Router’s
security level .