proxy-arp-mode

Enables proxy ARP mode for handling ARP requests. Proxy ARP is the technique used to answer ARP requests intended for another system. By faking its identity, the access point accepts responsibility for routing packets to the actual destination.

Supported on the following devices:

Access Points: AP3000/X, AP5010, AP310i/e, AP410i/e, AP505i, AP510i, AP510e, AP560i, AP7602, AP7612, AP7622, AP7632, AP7662, AP8163, AP8533.
Service Platforms: NX5500, NX7500, NX9500, NX9600
Virtual Platforms: CX9000, VX9000

Syntax

proxy-arp-mode [dynamic|strict]

Parameters

proxy-arp-mode [dynamic|strict]


proxy-arp-mode	Enables proxy ARP mode for handling ARP requests. The options available are dynamic and strict.
dynamic	Forwards ARP requests to the wireless side (for which a response could not be proxied)
strict	Does not forward ARP requests to the wireless side

Examples

nx9500-6C8809(config-wlan-test)#proxy-arp-mode strict

nx9500-6C8809(config-wlan-test)#show context
wlan test
 ssid test
 bridging-mode local
 encryption-type none
 authentication-type none
 protected-mgmt-frames mandatory
 wing-extensions wmm-load-information
 client-load-balancing probe-req-intvl 5ghz 5
 client-load-balancing band-discovery-intvl 2
 acl exceed-rate wireless-client-denied-traffic 20 disassociate
 proxy-arp-mode strict
 broadcast-dhcp validate-offer
 http-analyze controller
nx9500-6C8809(config-wlan-test)#

Related Commands


no (wlan-config-mode)	Reverts the proxy ARP mode to default (dynamic)