proxy ARPing - was Re: [Wylug-help] Possible IP subnet conflict

[John Hodrien]

On Tue, 14 Jan 2003, Jim Jackson wrote:

> whoa there.
>
> The firewall actually answers the ARP requesting giving it's own MAC
> address. The original arper, then sends any IP packets for the thing on
> the otherside of the firewall direct to the firewall.
>
> It can't just relay the ARP, without acting as a bridge/switch, whcih you
> need bridging software for (it exists).

Right you are, me dim.  I'm having double monday this week.

jh

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