How to Construct a Basic ARP Packet Using Colasoft Packet Builder for Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the command prompt for both computers.

   You can get to the command prompt by searching cmd from the Windows start menu search bar or Start->All Programs->Accessories.
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   Step 2: Enter the command ipconfig.

   This will display the IP addresses for the ethernet adapters installed in the computers.
   
   You should see a list of addresses appear on the screen. , This command will provide you with the MAC address for a host computer. ,,, This ensures that the packet will go out as a broadcast on the network. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: Enter the command getmac (using the command prompt) on the computer that will be sending out the packet.

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   Step 4: Click Add In Colasoft Packet Builder.

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   Step 5: Select the ARP template for the packet.

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   Step 6: Under the Ethernet Type II header enter the Destination Address "FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF".

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   Step 7: Enter the Source Address as the MAC address you obtained from the source computer using the command getmac.

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   Step 8: Under the ARP - Address Resolution Protocol header enter the MAC address you obtained in the Source Physics field.

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   Step 9: Under the same header

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    Step 10: enter the source IP address in the Source IP field using quad dotted format(ex 0.0.0.0).

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    Step 11: Enter the destination IP address obtained in Step 2 from the destination computer in the Destination IP field using quad dotted format.

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    Step 12: Right click on the packet in the packet list pane on the right hand side of the program and click "Send Selected Packets...".

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