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Old 10-03-2013, 12:43 AM   #1
jayadhanesh
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Connect using MAC addr

Is there a way I can connect to an interface, if I know only the mac addr of the interface

Thanks,
Dhanesh.
 
Old 10-03-2013, 02:16 AM   #2
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Have a look at the ARP table https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addres...nd_Reverse_ARP
 
Old 10-03-2013, 02:59 AM   #3
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Are you creating your own program to do this?

Anything special on mind why need a MAC to connect to interface.


check out this link for ARP illustration:

http://networklessons.com/cisco/arp-...col-explained/
 
  


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