Why UDP can't confirm ARP state?

From: Lin Ming <hidden>
Date: 2013-08-16 17:07:20

Hi list,

When TCP receives a packet, it can confirm the related ARP cache entry
in REACHABLE state.
Why can't UDP?

I think it's because UDP is connectionless.
But I don't get the exact reason.

Any hint?

Thanks,
Lin Ming
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