Describe the purpose of the ARP cache and how it helps in minimizing repetitive ARP requests in a network.
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
by EITCA Academy
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of computer networks by facilitating the mapping of IP addresses to MAC addresses. The primary purpose of the ARP cache is to store the mappings between IP addresses and MAC addresses of devices within the network. This cache is utilized by
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CNF Computer Networking Fundamentals, Address Resolution Protocol, Introduction to ARP, Examination review
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ADDRESS RESOLUTION PROTOCOL, ARP Cache, Cybersecurity, Network Efficiency, Network Security, Networking