Why is my server not pinging?
If it won’t respond to PING on a local network (ethernet, usually), then it could be a Firewall setting. I assume you are running Windows? In Windows XP, you can disable/enable ICMP packets. When you PING it sends an ICMP packet, which some some firewalls will filter.
How do I get Windows server to respond to ping?
Locate the ‘File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request –ICMPv4-In’), right-click on it and select Enable Rule. That will allow incoming ping requests and respond to them without completely disabling Windows firewall service.
Why do some websites not respond to ping?
What this means is that any router or firewall between you and the server you try to ping may just block your pings. Pinging a server is not a reliable way to see if it is up. Some operating systems block pings in their default configuration.
Why my public IP is not pinging?
Causes: This issue is typically caused by a problem with domain name server (DNS) resolution because the Internet service provider’s DNS servers are unavailable or a problem with the security software (usually a firewall) running on the computer which is attempting to access the Internet.
How do I unblock ICMP?
Expand the Computer Configuration/Policies/Windows Settings/Security Settings/Windows Firewall with Advanced Security/Windows Firewall with Advanced Security/Inbound Rules node. From the Protocol Type: drop down list select ICMPv4 and click Customize… Check the All ICMP types radio botton and click OK.
Should you allow ICMP?
Many network administrators feel that ICMP is a security risk, and should therefore always be blocked at the firewall. It is true that ICMP does have some security issues associated with it, and that a lot of ICMP should be blocked. But this is no reason to block all ICMP traffic!
Can Open website but Cannot Ping?
Can ping server but can’t ping client?
Stop the Windows firewall service and then disable it. If you can ping the client PCs and you still want the added security of the Windows firewall you need to add an exception for ICMP traffic. You can do this within Windows firewall or through Group Policy.