ARP Learning via ARP RequestIn Dell Networking OS versions prior to 8.3.1.0, Dell Networking OS learns via ARP requests only if thetarget IP specified in the packet matches the IP address of the receiving router interface. This is the casewhen a host is attempting to resolve the gateway address.If the target IP does not match the incoming interface, the packet is dropped. If there is an existing entryfor the requesting host, it is updated.Figure 45. ARP Learning via ARP RequestBeginning with Dell Networking OS version 8.3.1.0, when you enable ARP learning via gratuitous ARP, thesystem installs a new ARP entry, or updates an existing entry for all received ARP requests.Figure 46. ARP Learning via ARP Request with ARP Learning via Gratuitous ARP EnabledWhether you enable or disable ARP learning via gratuitous ARP, the system does not look up the target IP.It only updates the ARP entry for the Layer 3 interface with the source IP of the request.Configuring ARP RetriesYou can configure the number of ARP retries.The default backoff interval remains at 20 seconds.To set and display ARP retries, use the following commands.430 IPv4 Routing
