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Apr 5, 2023 · Fundamentals

How ARP Resolves IP to MAC Addresses and Secures Your Network

This article explains the ARP protocol's role in translating IPv4 addresses to MAC addresses, details its packet structure, operation flow, security risks like spoofing and MAC conflicts, and provides Linux commands and configuration tips for managing ARP, Proxy ARP, ARP Probe, and Gratuitous ARP.