Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

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Definition of “Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)” :

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a network protocol used by devices to communicate updates or error information to other devices. It’s typically used by network devices, like routers, to send error messages indicating, for instance, that a requested service is not available or that a host or router could not be reached.

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