arping
Sends IP and/or ARP pings (to the MAC address)
Matches ATT&CK tactic: Discovery ↗
Toolremote-system-discoverydiscoveryredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
The arping utility sends ARP and/or ICMP requests to the specified host and displays the replies. The host may be specified by its hostname, its IP address, or its MAC address.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install arping`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.
