Arp Static Configuration - Nortel Alteon OS 40M2420 Command Reference Manual

/cfg/l3/arp/static

ARP Static Configuration

Static ARP entries are permanent in the ARP cache and do not age out like the ARP entries that
are learnt dynamically. Static ARP entries enable the switch to reach the hosts without sending
an ARP broadcast request to the network. Static ARPs are also useful to communicate with
devices that do not respond to ARP requests. Static ARPs can also be configured on some gate-
ways as a protection against malicious ARP Cache corruption and possible DOS attacks.
[Static ARP Menu]
Table 6-64 ARP Static Configuration Menu Options (/cfg/l3/arp/static)
Command Syntax and Usage
add <IP address> <MAC address> <VLAN number> <port number>
Adds a permanent ARP entry.
del <IP address (such as, 192.4.17.101)>
Deletes a permanent ARP entry.
clear [<interface number>|<VLAN number>|<port number>|all] <ARP entry number>
Clears static ARP entries.
cur
Displays current static ARP configuration.
40M2420, April 2007
add - Add a permanent ARP entry
del - Delete an ARP entry
clear - Clear static ARP entries
cur - Display current static ARP configuration
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