| Message Code | PIX-7-710006 |
| Severity | Debugging |
| Description | protocol request discarded from source_address to interface_name:dest_address |
| Explanation | This message appears when the Cisco ASA does not have an IP server that services the IP protocol request; for example, the Cisco ASA receives IP packets that are not TCP or UDP, and the Cisco ASA cannot service the request. |
| User Action | In networks that heavily utilize broadcasting services such as DHCP, RIP or NetBios, the frequency of this message can be high. If this message appears in excessive numbers, it may indicate an attack. |
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