Address resolution protocol (ARP) is an important element of TCP/IP network in windows. Sometimes users face problems in internet connectivity. There can be other reasons behind it but one reason can also be the ARP cache. Clearing the ARP cache might work in solving the connection problems.
Clearing the ARP cache in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 is a simple process and can be accomplished by following the given simple steps.
- Go to start menu. In the search box, write cmd. On the cmd.exe, right click and select the option of Run as Administrator.
- Type the following command in the Command Prompt window and press enter.
netsh interface ip delete arpcache
This will clear the ARP cache in window. Here are some other ARP commands which can be used for specified purposes
- To view all the ARP entries: arp –a
- To remove IP address from ARP table: arp -d <ip #>
- Put static IP address to a mac address: arp -s <ip #> <mac #>
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