[ale] Find IP-address from MAC address

[Michael B. Trausch]

Rene Rasmussen wrote:
> Hello folks,
> 
> I just recently got my hands on a N-port server. The only trouble is I do not 
> know the IP address of the server, only the MAC address.
> Do you know if it is possible to scan a network for a MAC address, and return 
> the IP-address of the unit?
> 

Best thing that I can think of is to try broadcast ping-ing the standard
Class A, B, and C private network addresses and see if you get an
unaccounted for reply... you'll need a script to do that, and just kick
back and have a bag of popcorn and a cup of Pepsi.  :-/

	- Mike
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