An interface is configured to send ARP probe packets in unicast mode.
By default, an interface broadcasts ARP probe packets.
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1.4.3 Enabling ARP Suppression
If the system receives a great number of ARP packets from the same source at a time, it has to
update ARP entries repeatedly, causing performance deterioration. To ensure system
performance, you can enable ARP suppression. The system then only responds to the ARP
packets but does not update ARP entries.
Procedure
Step 1
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2
Run:
arp-suppress enable
ARP suppression is enabled.
By default, ARP suppression is disabled in the system but is enabled on VLANIF interfaces.
After ARP suppression is enabled, it takes effect for only Eth-Trunk interfaces and VLANIF
interfaces.
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1.4.4 Enabling Layer 2 Topology Detection
Layer 2 topology detection enables the system to update all the ARP entries in the VLAN that
a Layer 2 interface belongs to when the Layer 2 interface status changes from Down to Up.
Procedure
Step 1
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2
Run:
l2-topology detect enable
Layer 2 topology detection is enabled.
By default, Layer 2 topology detection is disabled.
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1.4.5 Checking the Configuration
You can view the dynamic ARP configuration.
Huawei AR150&200 Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - IP Service
1 ARP Configuration
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