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Viewing address resolution, Viewing and configuring layer 2 virtual lans – Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) User Manual

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Viewing and configuring Layer 2 virtual LANs

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Viewing address resolution

The Address Resolution table displays the mapping of layer three (IP) addresses to layer two (MAC)
addresses. To view address resolution details:

1. Select Network > Internet Protocol from the main tree menu.

2. Select the Address Resolution tab.

3. Refer to the Address Resolution table for the following information:

4. Click the Clear button to remove the selected AP entry if no longer usable.

Viewing and configuring Layer 2 virtual LANs

A virtual LAN (VLAN) is similar to a Local Area Network (LAN), however devices do not need to be
connected to the same segment physically. Devices operate as if connected to the same LAN, but
could be connected at different physical connections across the LAN segment. The VLAN can be
connected at various physical points but react as if it were connected directly. One of the biggest

Interface

Displays the name of the actual interface where the IP address
was found (typically a VLAN).

IP Address

Displays the IP address being resolved.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address corresponding to the IP address being
resolved.

Type

Defines whether the entry was added statically or created
dynamically in respect to network traffic. Entries are typically
static.