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Wireless Array

Configuring the Wireless Array 183

CDP Settings

CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) is a layer 2 network protocol used to share

information (such as the device manufacturer and model, network capabilities,

and IP address) with other directly connected network devices. Wireless Arrays

can both advertise their presence by sending CDP announcements, and gather

and display information sent by neighbors (see “CDP Neighbors” on page 111).

This window allows you to establish your CDP settings. When finished, Save

changes to flash if you wish to make your changes permanent.

Figure 107. CDP Settings

Procedure for Configuring CDP Settings

1. Enable CDP: When CDP is enabled, the Array sends out CDP

announcements of the Array’s presence, and gathers CDP data sent by

neighbors. When disabled, it does neither. CDP is enabled by default.

2. CDP Interval: The Array sends out CDP announcements advertising its

presence at this interval. The default is 60 seconds.

3. CDP Hold Time: CDP information received from neighbors is retained

for this period of time before aging out of the Array’s neighbor list. Thus,

if a neighbor stops sending announcements, it will no longer appear on

the CDP Neighbors window after CDP Hold Time seconds from its last

announcement. The default is 180 seconds.