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LLDP-MED Communication Endpoint (Class III)
The LLDP-MED Communication Endpoint (Class III) definition is applicable
to all endpoint products that act as end user communication appliances
supporting IP media. Capabilities include all of the capabilities defined for
the previous Generic Endpoint (Class I) and Media Endpoint (Class II)
classes, and are extended to include aspects related to end user devices.
Example product categories expected to adhere to this class include (but
are not limited to) end user communication appliances, such as IP Phones,
PC-based softphones, or other communication appliances that directly
support the end user.
Discovery services defined in this class include provision of location
identifier (including ECS / E911 information), embedded L2 switch support,
inventory management.
LLDP-MED Capabilities
LLDP-MED Capabilities describes the neighbour unit's LLDP-MED
capabilities. The possible capabilities are:
1. LLDP-MED capabilities
2. Network Policy
3. Location Identification
4. Extended Power via MDI - PSE
5. Extended Power via MDI - PD
6. Inventory
7. Reserved
Application Type
Application Type indicating the primary function of the application(s) defined
for this network policy, advertised by an Endpoint or Network Connectivity
Device. The possible application types are shown below.
1. Voice - for use by dedicated IP Telephony handsets and other similar
appliances supporting interactive voice services. These devices are
typically deployed on a separate VLAN for ease of deployment and
enhanced security by isolation from data applications.
2. Voice Signalling - for use in network topologies that require a different
policy for the voice signalling than for the voice media.