Windows
Linux
Networking
Routes/Neighbors
Windows arp -s equivalent in Linux
Adds a static IP-to-MAC neighbor mapping.
Windows
→
arp -s
Linux equivalents
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE
Overview
What this command does
Adds a static IP-to-MAC neighbor mapping.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Add static neighbor entry
Adds a static IP-to-MAC neighbor mapping.
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE
Add static neighbor entry
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: arp -s
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE | Add static neighbor entry |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo ip neigh add IP lladdr MAC dev IFACE |
Same command on this distribution. |
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