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The commands are presented in the following format:
command:
The name of the command.
Syntax:
Shows the required command format. It indicates where
arguments, if any, must be specified.
Description:
Briefly describes the command and its uses.
Options:
Lists any additional fields in the appropriate format that may be
added to the command.
Example:
Shows an example of the command.
Built-in Commands
The built-in commands listed in this section activate functions on the managed
device or devices being accessed through Network Tools.
arp:
Syntax:
arp <options>
Description:
The arp command provides access to the ARP (Address Resolution
Protocol) cache, enabling you to view cache data, delete entries, or
add a static route. Super-User access is required to delete an entry
or add a static route.
Each ARP cache entry lists the network interface that the device is
connected to, the device’s network address or IP address, the
device’s physical address or MAC address, and the media type of
connection to the device. Media types are displayed as numbers,
which stand for the following states:
The conventions used in describing the commands in Network Tools are as
follows:
Arguments enclosed by [ ] are required.
Arguments enclosed by < > are optional.
In the following command examples, the information entered by the user is shown
in
bold
Helvetica font
.
To abort the output or interrupt a process, press the CONTROL key and c key
simultaneously, designated as ^C here.
