6.11. `Arp Manager` command

6.11.1. Introduction

The `Arp Manager` command enables:

  • Add an entry to the GCenter ARP table

  • Delete an ARP entry made via the ARP Manager

  • Clear the ARP cache of entries made via the ARP Manager

Note

It is used in specific cases, for example if a diode is found between the GCenter and a piece of equipment on the network.


6.11.2. Prerequisites

  • User : setup


6.11.3. Preliminary operations

Depending on the situation:


6.11.4. Procedure A: Using the `Arp Manager` command

The configuration menu is displayed.

  • Select the `Arp Manager` line or press the letter A.

  • Click on the `OK` button.
    The `Arp Manager` window is displayed:
     Choose a task
    
           Add entry        Adds an ARP entry
           Delete entry     Deletes an ARP entry
           Clean cache      Cleans all the ARP cache
    
    Several choices are available:
    
  • Press the `Exit` key to return to the menu.


6.11.5. Procedure B: Adding an ARP entry

The `Arp Manager` window is displayed:

Choose a task

    Add entry        Adds an ARP entry
    Delete entry     Deletes an ARP entry
    Clean cache      Cleans all the ARP cache
  • Select the `Add entry` line or press the letter A.

  • Click on the `OK` button.
    The `Add ARP entry` window is displayed:
    Choose a task
         MAC Address
         IP  address
    
  • Enter the parameters.

  • Press the `Add` button to confirm the selected choice.


6.11.6. Procedure C: Delete an ARP entry

The `Delete ARP entry` window is displayed:

Note

If there is no entry then the message `Nothing to delete` is displayed.

  • Click on the `OK` button.


6.11.7. Procedure D: Clearing the ARP cache

The `Clean cache` window is displayed:

Note

If there is no data to clean then the `Nothing to clean` message is displayed.

  • Click on the `OK` button.