How can I disable my router from answering pings? ICMP?

Question

I have a Belkin Wireless G router about 2 years old adn after running a test from Shields Up it was determined that everything was secure except my router replied to PINGs.

I want to disable this function . How?

Answer 1

Not all routers have this feature. Netgear routers, for instance, disables response to WAN pings by default and a user can open it if he likes. Not sure if Belkin routers support that. Refer to it's manual to see if you can.

Answer 2

Depends on the model. There should be a security tab of some sort that you can look at that usually allows you to disable it. If it doesn't and if you want a better firmware, try www.dd-wrt.com and see if your router is supported.