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Glossary: TCP/IP in Depth, Part 1

administratively prohibited

Also written: Packet filtered, !X, type 3 code 13

An ICMP destination unreachable error (type 3, code 13) that means a firewall refused the packet and said so. When the shop wouldn't load, ping showed it as "Packet filtered" and traceroute marked it !X, and both pointed at the office router.

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Related terms

destination unreachablefirewallICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)