I'm trying to find out the protocol numbers but I'm not sure where to look or what they even are. Can someone help me understand what protocol numbers are and where I can find them?
6 answers
Valeria
Mon Oct 28 2024
The IP protocol numbers serve as unique identifiers for various internet protocols.
EthereumLegend
Mon Oct 28 2024
The protocol with the hex value of 0x01, which corresponds to the decimal number 1, is known as the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP).
CryptoGladiatorGuard
Mon Oct 28 2024
The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) holds the hex value of 0x02, equivalent to the decimal number 2, in the list of IP protocol numbers.
Tommaso
Mon Oct 28 2024
The Gateway-to-Gateway Protocol, which facilitates communication between different gateways, bears the hex value of 0x03 and the decimal number 3.
Nicola
Sun Oct 27 2024
IP in IP (encapsulation) is another protocol listed, with a hex value of 0x04 and a decimal equivalent of 4. This protocol allows an IP packet to be encapsulated within another IP packet.