3-5Configuring ARP SettingsThe Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) converts IP addresses into physical addresses, and maps theIP address to a MAC address. ARP allows a host to communicate with other hosts when only the IPaddresses of its neighbors are known.This section includes the following topics:z Defining ARP Settingsz Removing ARP Entriesz Viewing ARP SettingsDefining ARP SettingsThe ARP Settings Setup Page allows network managers to define ARP parameters for specificinterfaces.Click Administration > ARP Settings > Setup. The ARP Settings Setup Page opens.Figure 3-6 ARP Settings Setup PageThe ARP Settings Setup Page contains the following fields:Table 3-5 ARP Settings Setup Page item descriptionItem DescriptionInterface Indicates the management VLAN (VLAN 1) for which ARP parameters aredefined.IP Address Defines the static IP address, which is associated with the static MACaddress.MAC Address Defines the static MAC address, which is associated with the static IPaddress.ARP Entry Age OutSpecifies the aging time for dynamic ARP entries. After the ARP EntryAge, dynamic ARP entries are deleted from the table. The range is1-40000000. The default value is 1200 seconds.Removing ARP EntriesThe 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.
