Configuring Arp - D-Link DES-3010FA Web 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 define ARP information:
1. Click Basic Setup > IP Configuration > IP Addressing > ARP. The ARP Page opens:
Figure 76: ARP Page
The ARP Page contains the following fields:
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ARP Entry Age Out — Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) that passes between ARP Table entry.
requests. Following the ARP Entry Age period, the entry is deleted from the table. The range is 1 - 40000000.
The default value is 60000 seconds.
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Clear ARP Table Entries — Specifies the types of ARP entries that are cleared. The possible values are:
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None — Does not clear ARP entries.
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All — Clears all ARP entries.
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Dynamic — Clears only dynamic ARP entries.
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Static — Clears only static ARP entries.
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Interface — Displays the interface type for which ARP parameters are displayed. The possible field values
are:
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Port — The port for which ARP parameters are defined.
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LAG — The LAG for which ARP parameters are defined.
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VLAN — The VLAN for which ARP parameters are defined.
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