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HappyCamper · 10-01-2009, 22:10

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
" I have found that there is an option which can block the ICMP ping at the WAN side of the router. If this is left UNTICKED it will drastically improve the speed of the connection."

But are there any security risks in alowing ICMP Pings??

10-01-2009, 22:10	#20
HappyCamper Inactive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Peterborough Services: BB XL TV & Phone Posts: 8	Re: Belkin router setups Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees " I have found that there is an option which can block the ICMP ping at the WAN side of the router. If this is left UNTICKED it will drastically improve the speed of the connection." But are there any security risks in alowing ICMP Pings??