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Static ARP Table Screen

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used by the router to dynamically
associate a high-level IP address to a low-level physical hardware address.
ARP packets are only sent across a single physical network.

There are some cases when an IP-compatible device does not support ARP or
ARP is deliberately disabled (for security). In these cases, instead of using
ARP to dynamically update the router internal MAC <-> IP Address Table,
this menu can force an entry into that table. This entry never times out.

At least one circuit must be defined to create a Static ARP Table entry because
an ARP entry is always associated with a circuit. The static ARP table is useful
when a Host does not respond to an ARP request. Access this menu by selecting
“Static ARP Table” from the IP Gateway menu.

Figure 4.56

Static ARP Table Screen

The fields listed below are displayed on the Static ARP Table screen.

ARP Details Screen

Access this screen by selecting the applicable <Index> number on the ARP
Table screen.

Field

Description

Endpoint

Endpoint name (or Interface) through which to send the IP packet
to reach the defined IP address. The default is the LAN.

IP Address

The IP address of the unit for which you want to define the MAC
address.

MAC Address

The MAC address of the host to be reached.

ARP Status

Displays whether this static ARP is enabled or disabled.

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