Enabling ARP fast update for MAC address moves

ARP fast update for MAC address moves allows the device to update an ARP entry immediately after the outgoing interface for a MAC address changes. This feature ensures data connection without interruption.

As shown in Figure 5, a mobile user Laptop accesses the network by connecting to AP 1 or AP 2. When the AP to which the user connects changes, the switch updates the ARP entry for the user immediately after it detects a MAC address move.

Figure 5: ARP fast update application scenario

To enable ARP fast update for MAC address moves:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Enable ARP fast update for MAC address moves.

mac-address mac-move fast-update

By default, ARP fast update for MAC address moves is disabled.