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What is ICMP redirect for host?

What is ICMP redirect for host?

An ICMP redirect message is an out-of-band message that is designed to inform a host of a more optimal route through a network, but possibly used maliciously for attacks that redirect traffic to a specific system.

What is redirect host New Nexthop?

Redirects are used when a router believes a packet is being routed sub optimally and it would like to inform the sending host that it should forward subsequent packets to that same destination through a different gateway. So it is trying to tell your PC on 192.168. 0.11 to DIRECTLY use the 192.168.

How many types of redirects are there?

The three most commonly used redirects are 301, 302, and Meta Refresh.

Why is my ICMP redirecting to another server?

a redirect means that your routing is inferior, or rather the kernel thinks it can find a better route/way to get to the host your trying to reach. i wanted to say it could be a firewall problem, but your icmp redirect indicates the routing is incorrect, which if your output is correct, cant be.

Why do I get ICMP_seq=3 redirect host?

Icmp redirect messages are a result of a better next hop known. You’ve configuted an incorrect default route or gateway somewhere From 192.168.2.1 icmp_seq=3 Redirect Host (New nexthop: 60.2.168.192) What I find interesting is the “New nexthop” is the reverse IP of the device I”m trying to ping.

Why is my IP address redirecting to another IP address?

a redirect means that your routing is inferior, or rather the kernel thinks it can find a better route/way to get to the host your trying to reach. i wanted to say it could be a firewall problem, but your icmp redirect indicates the routing is incorrect, which if your output is correct, cant be. do you have a ip address conflict?

Does MikroTik use ICMP redirects?

It known from its routing table that the 192.168.0.70 is sitting behind a device 192.168.0.5. So I think the Mikrotik actually transmits ICMP redirect back to your originating host.