arpdetect

Arpdetect is a reliable and efficient software designed to detect when your connected network changes and perform various tasks accordingly. Utilizing a Perl script, arpdetect can recognize the MAC address of a specified host - typically the router - and trigger predetermined actions. These predefined actions can also be set to rerun periodically using the crond function, ensuring uninterrupted performance.

This software was developed to simplify arping for a known box and execute specific commands at that particular instance. For example, if the user is in their place of work, they may want to rsync photos to their server located there, or if they're at home, they'd want to backup their mail. Arpdetect makes it easy to automate such tasks without manually initiating them each time.

Setting up arpdetect is relatively easy as one only needs to download and install the necessary Perl modules such as Getopt::Long, XML::Simple, and Proc::Daemon before copying the program to the desired location. Configuration files can also be located in a preferred folder like '/usr/local/etc/arpdetect.xml'. RedHat users can also use the included init.d script, or they can enter the following command: /usr/local/bin/arpdetect -c /usr/local/etc/arpdetect.xml.

Arpdetect offers an excellent solution for anyone needing an efficient and straightforward yet powerful tool for detecting network changes and executing commands automatically. If users encounter any issues or require specific functionalities, they can always contact the developer and provide feedback. Take it for a spin and let us know what you think!