« Back to Glossary IndexAn Internet Standard protocol that is used to report error conditions during IP datagram processing and to exchange other information concerning the state of the IP network. Related Articles: Glossary: Broadcast AddressGlossary: Echo ReplyGlossary: Echo RequestGlossary: Ping of DeathGlossary: Ping Scan« Back to Glossary IndexRelated Terms:Term: Internet StandardTerm: Internet ProtocolTerm: DatagramTerm: Protocol