
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:
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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
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Interface | Indicates the management VLAN (VLAN 1) for which ARP parameters are | |
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IP Address | Defines the static IP address, which is associated with the static MAC | |
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MAC Address | Defines the static MAC address, which is associated with the static IP | |
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| Specifies the aging time for dynamic ARP entries. After the ARP Entry | |
ARP Entry Age Out | Age, dynamic ARP entries are deleted from the table. The range is | |
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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.