From: barmar@alum.mit.edu   
      
   In article ,   
    TDH1978  wrote:   
      
   > Does anyone know why Y will not update its ARP cache when receiving a   
   > broadcast gratuitous ARP request?  Thanks much.   
      
   My understanding is that when you receive a gratuitous ARP, you're   
   supposed to update an existing cache entry for that IP.  But you're NOT   
   expected to add NEW entries.  This is to avoid filling up your ARP cache   
   with addresses you have no intent to communicate with.   
      
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