Address Resolution Protocol

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
ARP
Pronunciation
/ˈæˌdrɛs ˌrɛzəˈluʃən ˈproʊtəˌkɔl/
Category
Computing
Related Field
Telecom

Examples in Context

  1. These have been initialized to a set of routines by the address resolution protocol associated with the L3 protocol.
  2. It usually involves an ARP broadcast ( address resolution protocol ) that informs the network infrastructure that an IP address has moved.
  3. The Address Resolution Protocol(ARP) ( ARP ) handles this mapping, and you can use the arp tool to display the currently held information about the hosts and their host names or IP addresses.
  4. The Address Resolution Protocol(ARP) ( ARP ) command can only display MAC address of other computer that is turned on.
  5. The Address Resolution Protocol(ARP) ( ARP ) is a protocol based on friendly communication and complete trust, so it is prone to be attacked.

Other meanings of ARP