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@@ -1611,6 +1611,15 @@ arp_accept - BOOLEAN
 	gratuitous arp frame, the arp table will be updated regardless
 	if this setting is on or off.
 
+arp_evict_nocarrier - BOOLEAN
+	Clears the ARP cache on NOCARRIER events. This option is important for
+	wireless devices where the ARP cache should not be cleared when roaming
+	between access points on the same network. In most cases this should
+	remain as the default (1).
+
+	- 1 - (default): Clear the ARP cache on NOCARRIER events
+	- 0 - Do not clear ARP cache on NOCARRIER events
+
 mcast_solicit - INTEGER
 	The maximum number of multicast probes in INCOMPLETE state,
 	when the associated hardware address is unknown.  Defaults