Configuring Arp Settings - 3Com 3CBLSF26PWRH User Manual

Configuring ARP Settings

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 when only the IP
addresses of its neighbors are known.
This section includes the following topics:
Defining ARP Settings
Removing ARP Entries
Viewing ARP Settings
Defining ARP Settings
The ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to define ARP parameters for specific
interfaces.
Click Administration > ARP Settings > Setup. The ARP Settings Setup Page opens.
Figure 3-6 ARP Settings Setup Page
The ARP Settings Setup Page contains the following fields:
Table 3-5 ARP Settings Setup Page item description
Item
Interface
IP Address
MAC Address
ARP Entry Age Out
Removing ARP Entries
The ARP Entries Remove Page provides parameters for removing ARP entries from the ARP Table.
Click Administration > ARP Settings > Remove. The ARP Entries Remove Page opens.
Indicates the management VLAN (VLAN 1) for which ARP parameters are
defined.
Defines the static IP address, which is associated with the static MAC
address.
Defines the static MAC address, which is associated with the static IP
address.
Specifies the aging time for dynamic ARP entries. After the ARP Entry
Age, dynamic ARP entries are deleted from the table. The range is
1-40000000. The default value is 1200 seconds.
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