Configuring Arp Settings - 3Com 3CBLSG48 User Manual

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HAPTER9: ONFIGURING
Configuring ARP
Settings
IP MAC A I
AND DDRESS NFORMATION
The IP Setup Page contains the following fields:
Configuration Method — Indicates if the IP address has been
■
configured statically or added dynamically. The possible field values
are:
Static — Indicates that the IP Interface is configured by the user.
DHCP — Indicates that the IP Interface is dynamically created.
IP Address — Displays the currently configured IP address.
Subnet Mask — Displays the currently configured subnet mask.
Default Gateway — Displays the currently configured default
gateway.
2
Select Static or DHCP mode.
3
If Static has been selected, configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask
and Default Gateway.
4 Click Apply. The IP configuration is enabled, and the device is up
dated.
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physi-
cal addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address. ARP allows
a host to communicate with other hosts when only the IP address of its
neighbors is known.
This section includes the following sections:
■ Viewing ARP Settings
■ Defining ARP Settings
■ Removing ARP Entries