D-Link DGS-3426 User Manual - Page 86

xStack DGS-3400 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch Static ARP Settings The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a TCP/IP protocol that converts IP addresses into physical addresses. This table allows network managers to view, define, modify and delete ARP information for specific devices. Static entries can be defined in the ARP Table. When static entries are defined, a permanent entry is entered and is used to translate IP address to MAC addresses. To open the Static ARP Table click, Administration > Static ARP Settings. Figure 6- 37. Static ARP Settings window To add a new entry, click the Add button, revealing the following screen to configure: Figure 6- 38. Static ARP Settings - Add window To modify a current entry, click the corresponding Modify button of the entry to be modified, revealing the following screen to configure: Figure 6- 39. Static ARP Settings - Edit window The following fields can be set or viewed: Parameter Description IP Address MAC Address The IP address of the ARP entry. This field cannot be edited in the Static ARP Settings - Edit window. The MAC address of the ARP entry. After entering the IP Address and MAC Address of the Static ARP entry, click Apply to implement the new entry. To completely clear the Static ARP Settings, click the Clear All button. 72