3com 2924-PWR User Manual
Configuring ARP Settings
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Configuring ARP
Settings
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 address of its
neighbors is known.
addresses, and maps the IP address to a MAC address. ARP allows a host
to communicate with other hosts when only the IP address of its
neighbors is known.
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