arp-scan:tldr:84532

arp-scan: Scan an IP network within a custom range.

arp-scan

$ arp-scan ${127-0-0-0}-${127-0-0-31}

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The command "arp-scan ${127-0-0-0}-${127-0-0-31}" is using the 'arp-scan' tool to perform an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) scan on a range of IP addresses.

Here's a breakdown of each component in the command:

"arp-scan": This is the name of the command-line tool that is being executed. It is used for scanning and discovering devices on a local network by sending ARP requests.
"${127-0-0-0}-${127-0-0-31}": This part specifies the IP address range to be scanned. In this case, it uses a variable format, indicated by the "${}" notation. The range is from IP address "127.0.0.0" to "127.0.0.31".

The IP address range 127.0.0.0 - 127.0.0.31 represents the loopback addresses commonly used for local testing or network troubleshooting. This range is typically reserved for communication within a single machine and is not associated with any physical network interfaces.

By executing this command, the 'arp-scan' tool will send ARP requests to each IP address within the specified range, attempting to discover devices on the local network that have these IP addresses assigned to them.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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