D-Link DGS-1520 User Manual - Page 230

DGS-1520 Series Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch Web UI Reference Guide Proxy ARP This window is used to display and configure the Proxy ARP settings. The Proxy ARP feature will allow the Switch to reply to ARP requests destined for another device by faking its identity (IP and MAC Address) as the original ARP responder. Therefore, the Switch can then route packets to the intended destination without configuring static routing or a default gateway. The host, usually a Layer 3 Switch, will respond to packets destined for another device. To view the following window, click L3 Features > ARP > Proxy ARP, as shown below: Figure 6-3 Proxy ARP Window The fields that can be configured are described below: Parameter Proxy ARP State Local Proxy ARP State Description Select to enable or disable the Proxy ARP state here. Select to enable or disable the local Proxy ARP state here. This local Proxy ARP function allows the Switch to respond to the Proxy ARP, if the source IP and destination IP are in the same interface. Click the Edit button to re-configure the specific entry. Click the Apply button to accept the changes made. Enter a page number and click the Go button to navigate to a specific page when multiple pages exist. ARP Table This window is used to display and configure the ARP table settings. To view the following window, click L3 Features > ARP > ARP Table, as shown below: Figure 6-4 ARP Table Window The fields that can be configured are described below: Parameter Interface VLAN Description Enter the interface VLAN ID used here. This value must be between 1 and 4094. 220