arp is an ethernet protocol...not in the ip stack per se... (even though I think Microsoft install arp with it's ip stack)
-Patrick >>> "Steven A. Ridder" 02/14/02 02:42PM >>> Is it some sort of arp to check and see if anyone else is using the IP? who's IP is it using when it makes these broadcasts? ""A Mehr"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Sorry to be off topic . > > I was just installing an old realtech 8019 on my home client machine . > Everything was all right , but It couldn't ping my other computer . > When I ran a protocol analyzer , it showed the the realtech was doing arp > and was sending ICMP echo messages but it set it's own mac address to > ff-ff-ff-ff-ff-ff which is the broadcast address . ipconfig /all is telling > me the same thing . anyone has got a clue to when an NIC assumes the > broadcast address as its mac address ? >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete this email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=35432&t=35426 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
