
Context
The AR1200-S periodically sends ARP Request packets with the destination IP address as the
gateway address to update the gateway MAC address in ARP entries on the network. By doing
this, the AR1200-S sends user packets to the correct gateway and prevents attackers from
intercepting these packets.
When the AR1200-S functions as a gateway, enable gratuitous ARP packet sending globally or
on an interface. If this function is enabled globally and on an interface simultaneously, the
function enabled on the interface takes effect.
Procedure
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Configuring the AR1200-S to send gratuitous ARP packets
1.
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2.
Run:
arp gratuitous-arp send enable
Gratuitous ARP packet sending is enabled.
By default, gratuitous ARP packet sending is disabled.
3.
(Optional) Run:
arp gratuitous-arp send interval
interval-time
The interval for sending gratuitous ARP packets is set.
By default, the interval for sending gratuitous ARP packets is 90s.
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Configuring the AR1200-S to send gratuitous ARP packets on an interface
1.
Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2.
Run:
interface vlanif
vlan-id
The VLANIF interface view is displayed.
3.
Run:
arp gratuitous-arp send enable
Gratuitous ARP packet sending is enabled.
By default, gratuitous ARP packet sending is disabled.
4.
(Optional) Run:
arp gratuitous-arp send interval
interval-time
The interval for sending gratuitous ARP packets is set.
By default, the interval for sending gratuitous ARP packets is 90s.
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Huawei AR1200-S Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Security
6 ARP Security Configuration
Issue 02 (2012-03-30)
Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
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