Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Guide
What is ARP?
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is important for inter-network communication. It's a protocol used to map an IP address to a physical (MAC) address on a local network. It's like a telephone directory, but for devices on a network.
Why is ARP important?
ARP is essential because without it, devices wouldn't be able to communicate on a network. It's the protocol that enables data packets to reach the correct device.
How does ARP work?
When a device wants to send a data packet to another device, it first checks its ARP cache to see if it already has the MAC address. If not, it broadcasts an ARP request to all devices on the network. The device with the matching IP address responds with its MAC address, and the sender can then send the data packet.
Exam Tips: Answering Questions on ARP
Understand the basic function of ARP : Remember that ARP's main purpose is to map IP addresses to MAC addresses.
Know the ARP Process : Be able to explain how ARP works in detail, from the initial ARP request to the response and subsequent data transmission.
Recognize the importance of ARP : Be sure to be able to elaborate on why ARP is essential for network communication.
Understand ARP Cache : It could be helpful to understand the concept of ARP Cache, and the role it plays in the ARP process.
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) practice test
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol used to map an IP address to a physical address (also known as a Media Access Control or MAC address) on a local area network (LAN). When a device intends to communicate with another device on the network, it needs both the IP address and MAC address of the destination device. The device sends an ARP request packet containing the IP address of the destination device to all devices on the LAN. The destination device, upon recognizing its IP address in the ARP request, sends an ARP reply packet containing its MAC address back to the requesting device. The requesting device then stores the IP-to-MAC address mapping in its ARP cache for future communication. ARP plays a crucial role in IP-based networks as it facilitates Layer 2 (Data Link) and Layer 3 (Network) communication between devices.
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