Configuring LLDP
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Defining Global LLDP Properties
The
LLDP Properties Page
allows network managers to assign global LLDP parameters.
To enable and configure LLDP on the device:
1.
Click
LLDP > Properties
. The
LLDP Properties Page
opens:
Figure 126:LLDP Properties Page
The
LLDP Properties Page
contains fields for configuring LLDP:
•
Enable LLDP
— Indicates if LLDP is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:
–
Checked
—Enables LLDP on the device. This is the default value.
–
Unchecked
— Disables LLDP on the device.
•
Updates Interval
(5 - 32768) — Indicates the interval (sec.) between consecutive LLDP advertisement
updates The possible field range is 5 - 32768 seconds. The default value is 30 seconds.
–
Use Default
—
Selecting the check box returns settings to default.
•
Hold Multiplier
(2 - 10) — Indicates the amount of time that LLDP packets are held by a receiving device
before the packets are discarded. The value represents a multiple of the Updates Interval. The possible field
range is 2 - 10. The field default is 4. For example, if the Update Interval is 30 seconds and the Hold Multiplier
is 4, then the LLDP packets are discarded after 120 seconds.
–
Use Default
—
Selecting the check box returns settings to default.
•
Reinitializing Delay
(1 - 10) — Indicates the amount of time an LLDP port waits before reinitializing LLDP
transmissions. The possible field range is 1 - 10 seconds. The default value is 2 seconds.
–
Use Default
—
Selecting the check box returns settings to default.
