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IP Configuration Command Set
Reviewing and Configuring the ARP Table
Matrix DFE-Platinum and Diamond Series Configuration Guide 12-25
12.2.4.5 ip proxy-arp
Use this command to enable proxy ARP on an interface. This variation of the ARP protocol allows
the routing module to send an ARP response on behalf of an end node to the requesting host. Proxy
ARP can lessen bandwidth use on slow-speed WAN links. It is enabled by default.
ip proxy-arp
Syntax Description
None.
Command Syntax of the “no” Form
The “no” form of this command disables proxy ARP:
no ip proxy-arp
Command Type
Router command.
Command Mode
Interface configuration: Matrix>Router1(config-if(Vlan 1))#
Command Defaults
None.
Example
This example shows how to enable proxy ARP on VLAN 1:
Matrix>Router1(config)#interface vlan 1
Matrix>Router1(config-if(Vlan 1))#ip proxy-arp