Observed IP ranges

[edutz1014]

How does vsphere 5 determine the observed ip range under the network adapters section.

Ed

[scott28tt · Accepted solution]

By sampling broadcast packets received on the physical vmnic interfaces.

[milton123]

It's ARP(Address regulation protocol) and RARP (Reverse Address regulation protocol) which convert MAC to IP address and Ip address to MAC.

Cheers, Yours Udin

[edutz1014]

Scott,

Thanks for the quick reply. I am seeing the obeserved range changing every couple of ohours. Example 10.1.1.1-10.1.2.254 then it will go 10.1.1.1-10.1.1.254. This network i am on for this client is screwy to say the least.