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DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch User Manual
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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 only when the IP addresses of its neighbors are known. To
define ARP information:
1. Click Configuration > ARP Settings. The ARP Settings Page opens:
Figure 2-7 ARP Settings Page
The
ARP Settings Page contains the following fields:
Field Description
Interface Name
Defines the interface (VLAN) name.
Defines 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
- 65535. The default value is 300 seconds.
ARP Aging Time (1-65535)
IP Address
Defines the station IP address associated with the MAC address.
MAC Address
Defines the station MAC address associated in the ARP table with the IP address.
Static ARP Settings
Displays current static ARP settings table, detailing the user-defined interface name, IP
address, and MAC address of each entry.
2. Define the Interface Name and ARP Aging Time fields.
3. Click
. The ARP global setting is updated.
4. Define the IP Address and MAC Address fields.
5. Click
. The ARP settings are saved, and the device is updated.