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Configuring CDP, Setting CDP Properties
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Configuring Discovery Configuring CDP 8 Configuring CDP This section describes how to configure CDP. It covers the following topics: • Setting CDP Properties • Editing CDP Interface Settings • Displaying CDP Local Information • Displaying CDP Neighbors Information • Viewing CDP Statistics Setting CDP Properties Similar to LLDP, CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) is a link layer protocol for directly connected neighbors to advertise themselves and their capabilities to each other. Unlike LLDP, CDP is a Cisco proprietary protocol. CDP Configuration Workflow The followings is sample workflow in configuring CDP on the switch. You can also find additional CDP configuration guidelines in the LLDP/CDP section. STEP 1 Enter the CDP global parameters using the CDP Properties page STEP 2 Configure CDP per interface using the Interface Setting page STEP 3 If Auto Smartport is to detect the capabilities of CDP devices, enable CDP in the Smartport Properties page. See the Identifying Smartport Type section for a description of how CDP is used to identify devices for the Smartport feature. To enter CDP general parameters: STEP 1 Click Administration > Discovery - CDP > Properties. The Properties page opens. STEP 2 Enter the parameters. • CDP Status-Select to enable CDP on the switch. Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switch Administration Guide 92