What Is ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

March 13, 2023

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol used to map a network address (such as an IP address) to a physical address (such as a MAC address). ARP allows devices on a network to determine the hardware address of another device based on its IP address. ARP is an important protocol for enabling communication between devices on a local network.

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