arp -d 192.168.1.5

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arp -d 192.168.1.5

Delete one entry from the ARP cache

This removes the cached mapping for a single IP, so the next packet to that host triggers a fresh ARP exchange. It is the quick fix after a device changes its network card or moves to a new port. Requires root, and the entry is re-learned automatically when traffic resumes.
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