Configuration procedure
To configure gratuitous ARP:
Step | Command | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
1. Enter system view. | system-view | N/A |
2. Enable learning of gratuitous ARP packets. | gratuitous-arp-learning enable | Optional. Enabled by default. |
3. Enable the device to send gratuitous ARP packets upon receiving ARP requests from another subnet. | gratuitous-arp-sending enable | By default, a device does not send gratuitous ARP packets upon receiving ARP requests from another subnet. |
4. Enter interface view. | interface interface-type interface-number | N/A |
5. Enable periodic sending of gratuitous ARP packets and set the sending interval. | arp send-gratuitous-arp [ interval milliseconds ] | Disabled by default. |