RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) - Definition or Meaning

RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol)

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Definition of “RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol)” :

“RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) is a network layer protocol used to obtain an IP address for a given hardware (MAC) address. It’s typically utilized by devices at startup to discover their IP address when only their MAC address is known.”

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