What is the role of ARP in a network?

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What is the role of ARP in a network?

The role of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in a network is to map an IP address to a physical (MAC) address. It is used to discover and associate the MAC address of a device on a local network segment, allowing for communication between devices at the data link layer. ARP is essential for proper functioning of Ethernet networks.