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What is ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)? How Devices Find MAC Address with Simple Example

 


🌐 What is ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

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Even though communication starts with an IP address, switches don’t understand IP.

πŸ‘‰ This is where ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) comes into play.

  • ARP converts IP address β†’ MAC address
  • It helps devices find the physical address of the destination device

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