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what is icmp message in sensor

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what in shoot ptrg , its showing icmp message in , icmp messge out sensors ,

how to use this sensors to rectify network problems

local-probe prtg snmp

Created on Oct 26, 2012 6:36:48 AM



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What precise sensor are we talking about? ICMP is a protocol, part of the Internet Protocol Suite, used for sending Pings, for example. This this technology can be used to monitor availability, response time, etc.

You will find more detailed information under the Wikipedia ICMP page.

Created on Oct 29, 2012 1:32:25 PM by Patrick Hutter [Paessler Support] (7,225) ●3 ●3




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