Cisco APIC Layer 2 Networking Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Cisco APIC Layer 2 Networking Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Configure Proxy ARP Using the Advanced GUI

Updated: July 7, 2026

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Learn how to enable Proxy ARP for an EPG using the Advanced GUI. This procedure guides you through the required prerequisites and step-by-step configuration in the interface.

Before you begin

  • The appropriate tenant, VRF, bridge domain, application profile and EPG must be created.

  • Intra-EPG isolation must be enabled on the EPG where proxy ARP has to be enabled.

Procedure

  1. On the menu bar, click Tenant > Tenant_name .

  2. In the Navigation pane, expand the Tenant_name > Application Profiles > Application_Profile_name > Application EPGs , right click Create Application EPG dialog box to perform the following actions in the Create Application EPG dialog box:

    1. In the Name field, add an EPG name.

  3. In the Intra EPG Isolation field, choose Enforced .

    When Intra EPG isolation is enforced, the Forwarding Control field becomes available.

  4. In the Forwarding Control field, check the check box for proxy-arp .

    This enables proxy-arp.

  5. In the Bridge Domain field, choose the appropriate bridge domain to associate from the drop-down list.

  6. Choose the remaining fields in the dialog box as appropriate, and click Finish .