Overriding A Link Layer Discovery Protocol Configuration - Motorola WiNG 5 System Reference Manual

5.10.2.12 Overriding a Link Layer Discovery Protocol Configuration

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Overriding the Network Configuration
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) provides a standard way for a controller or access point to advertise information
about themselves to networked neighbors and store information they discover from their peers.
LLDP is neighbor discovery protocol that defines a method for network access devices using Ethernet connectivity to
advertise information about them to peer devices on the same physical LAN and store information about the network. It
allows a device to learn higher layer management and connection endpoint information from adjacent devices.
Using LLDP, an access point is able to advertise its own identification, capabilities and media-specific configuration
information and learn the same information from connected peer devices.
LLDP information is sent in an Ethernet frame at a fixed interval. Each frame contains one Link Layer Discovery Protocol
Data Unit (LLDP PDU). A single LLDP PDU is transmitted in a single 802.3 Ethernet frame.
To override a profile's LLDP configuration:
1. Select Devices
2. Select a target device from the Device Browser in the lower, left-hand, side of the UII.
3. Select Profile Overrides
4. Select Network
5. Select Link Layer Discovery
6. .Set the following LLDP parameters for the profile configuration:
Enable LLDP
from the Configuration tab.
from the Device menu to expand it into sub menu options.
to expand its sub menu options.
Protocol.
Figure 5-143 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) screen
Select this option to enable LLDP on the access point. LLDP is enabled by
default When enabled, an access point advertises its identity, capabilities
and configuration information to connected peers and learns the same from
them.
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