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Answer by countermode for Why is ARP replaced by NDP in IPv6?

The introduction of NDP in lieu of ARP was mostly due to the desire to consolidate the control protocols around IP. IPv4 enjoys several control protocols such as ICMP, IGMP, and ARP/RARP. With IPv6 NDP...

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Answer by jcbermu for Why is ARP replaced by NDP in IPv6?

NDP has more features than ARP, including: Through NDP, devices on the network can determine the MAC/link-layer address (same function as ARP). Using NDP, devices on the network can locate the path to...

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Answer by DavidPostill for Why is ARP replaced by NDP in IPv6?

Are there any security issues in ARP? Yes. Here are some: ARP Spoofing. False ARP messages are sent over a LAN, resulting in the linking of an attacker's MAC address with the IP address of a legitimate...

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Why is ARP replaced by NDP in IPv6?

ARP was replaced by the NDP (Neighbour Discovery Protocol). But I don't know the exact reason for this. Are there any security issues in ARP? Why ARP is replaced by NDP? What are the advantages of...

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