Configuring Arp - 3Com 3CRUS2475 User Manual

Configuring ARP

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physical
addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address. ARP allows a host
to communicate with other hosts only when the IP address of its
neighbors is known. To view ARP Settings:
1 Click Administration > IP Addressing > ARP Settings > Summary.
The ARP Settings Summary Page opens:
Figure 99 ARP Settings Summary Page
The ARP Settings Summary Page contains the following fields:
Interface — Displays the interface type for which ARP parameters are
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displayed. The possible field value is:
VLAN — Indicates the VLAN for which ARP parameters are
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defined.
IP Address — Indicates the station IP address, which is associated
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with the MAC Address.
MAC Address — Displays the station MAC address, which is
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associated in the ARP table with the IP address.
Status — Displays the ARP table entry type. Possible field values are:
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Dynamic — Indicates the ARP entry is learned dynamically.
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