ARP List in Mikrotik

The ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) list in Mikrotik is a powerful tool that allows you to monitor and filter network traffic based on various criteria. This protocol is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses, which is essential for communication between devices on a network.

In this article, we will explore the different types of ARP lists available in Mikrotik and how they can be used to troubleshoot network issues or simply monitor network activity.

ARP List Types

The ARP list in Mikrotik supports several protocols, including:

* VLAN (VLAN-tagged frame) - IEEE 802.1Q with NNI compatibility

* Service-VLAN (Provider Bridging) - IEEE 802.1ad with Shortest Path Bridging

* RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol)

* PPPoE Discovery Stage

* Packing-Simple (Encapsulated packets with simple IP packing)

* Packing-Compr (Encapsulated packets with compressed IP packing)

* MPLS Multicast

* Loop Protect Protocol

* LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)

* IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange)

* IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6)

* IP (Internet Protocol version 4)

* ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)

Filtering Options

The ARP list also provides several filtering options to help you focus on specific traffic. These include:

* Filter by MAC protocol: Up to 16 comma-separated entries can be used as a filter.

* Filter by IP protocol: Up to 16 comma-separated entries can be used as a filter.

* Filter by MAC address and mask: Up to 16 MAC addresses and masks can be used as filters.

* Filter by IP address and mask: Up to 16 IP addresses and masks can be used as filters.

Saving Sniffed Packets

You can also specify the name of a file where sniffed packets will be saved. This is useful for later analysis or troubleshooting.

Hardware Offloading

When using hardware offloading, packets that are processed by the bridge will not be visible to the sniffer tool. However, unknown unicast, broadcast, and some multicast traffic may still be visible.

In conclusion, the ARP list in Mikrotik is a powerful tool that provides a range of features for monitoring and filtering network traffic. With its various protocols and filtering options, it can help you troubleshoot network issues or simply monitor network activity.

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