what's IP add 127.0.0.1 doing on my desktop

[gensan]

When I was looking at the log messages from our ISA server, I noticed an IP Address of 127.0.0.1 which is not part our our network. When I traced it, it turned out to be my workstation (I tried to explore the machine using the IP add, and my shares was displayed).

Checking on my IP Add, it shows the correct IP add for our range. So where did the 127.0.0.1 came from?

I guess I need to remove it since it logged an unauthenticated access to our ISA.

Thanks

 

[bcastner]

It is your localhost address (it is everyone's localhost address) and you should leave it be.

Do Start, Run, cmd

route print

To see your routing table and the critical role that localhost plays.

 

[cdogg]

Yes, it is typically called the "loopback address".


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[Blujacket]

If you wish to keep a printable file of the results, use the command route print>c:\route.txt or whatever location and file name you wish.

 

[gensan]

Ok. If it's safe, I won't worry about it.

Thanks for the info.

 

[markholmes]

Al coputers with a NIC will have this address it's a loopback, useful if you have a network problem in that you can ping 127.0.0.1, if no reply then the problem is with the local machine.

 

[bcastner]

127.0.0.1 is more than a convenience for diagnostic testing, it is part and parcel of your routing table having an entry of last resort.