Glossary

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ARP Address Resolution Protocol

ARP Address Resolution Protocol is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol (IP) address to a physical computer address that is recognized in the local network. When an interface on one computer needs to talk to another interface, it will ARP (that is, send out a broadcast) asking for a response from the interface that matches the IP address. The response contains the hardware address of the interface that has the corresponding IP address. A low-level TCP/IP protocol, which is used to obtain the MAC address of a device when its IP address is known.

ARP

ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol. The ARP protocol is a low-level TCP/IP protocol, which is used to obtain the MAC address of a device when its IP address is known.

API application programming interface

The specific methodology by which a programmer writing an application program can make requests of the operating system or another application. A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. A good API makes it easier to develop a program by the developers. Most operating environments provide an API so that programmers can write applications consistent with the operating environment.