arp add 255.255.255.255 ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff (router)

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If I add arp entry in router config like this:

arp add 255.255.255.255 ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff

Open specific port:

port: 1009 ip: 255.255.255.255

Will it broadcast message to all connected devices?

I'm sending wake on lan package.

What if I add random IP like:

arp add 192.168.1.15 ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff

port: 1009 ip: 192.168.1.15

Will it still broadcast to all network devices?

user98645

Posted 2012-05-30T11:58:50.610

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You have a few questions on WoL here - I am still not clear why you want to broadcast. You know the mac you are trying to wake, so why not put that in your arp table? – Paul – 2012-05-30T14:05:13.257

Simple. My router deletes ARP entries when they had been utilized and after server had been shutdown. Arp entry in form of IP FF:FF:FF sticks for some reason and I don't have to add it to arp table again and again. – None – 2012-05-31T07:52:48.390

Answers

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I found that arp add 255.255.255.255 ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff cannot be done, router gives error.

arp add 192.168.1.15 ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff works fine for WOL functionality from WAN.

user98645

Posted 2012-05-30T11:58:50.610

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