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Discovery Protocols
The Discovery Protocol menu provides Cisco switch Protocol and
Link Layer Protocol information.
• Connect the NetXpert 1400 to an active Ethernet port or cable.
• Touch CDP/LLDP
.
• Touch CDP
to display Cisco switch information.
• Touch LLDP
to display Link Layer switch information.
*Note: the information displayed may vary depending on the
information provided by the switch.
• Touch Clear
to clear the CDP or LLDP screen.
• To save the results, touch PDF
.
• Use the keypad to enter a le name then touch OK.
Note: CDP/LLDP information is obtained from a broadcast packet
from a switch or switches on the network. The time between
packets is a switch setting and can be in excess of 30 seconds or
tuned off. Usually, only managed switches support CDP and or
LLDP.
IP Settings
• Touch IP
to congure the NetXpert IP setup (see “First
System Settings” on page 10 for additional instructions).