What are LLDP Neighbors?

LLDP Neighbors refers to devices on the network that support LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) and are directly connected to a network switch. LLDP is a vendor-neutral protocol. It allows network devices to advertise information about themselves, such as their device type, capabilities, and management addresses.

On Maple Systems network switches, LLDP Neighbors helps administrators discover and visualize devices in the network topology. By viewing the LLDP Neighbor Table, you can identify connected devices, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure proper network configuration. LLDP neighbors provide key details such as the port number, device ID, and system name of the neighboring devices.

LLDP neighbors will also be visible on the Topology Map feature.

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