What is Link Layer Discovery Protocol?

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is an IEEE 802.1AB standard for vendor-neutral discovery and advertisement of identity, capabilities, and configuration of directly connected network devices at the data link layer. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics LLDP operates at the data link layer and uses multicast Ethernet frames to advertise information about a device to directly connected neighbors. It carries structured type-length-value fields that describe

How widely is Link Layer Discovery Protocol used?

6 articles reference Link Layer Discovery Protocol.

What is Link Layer Discovery Protocol most closely associated with?

Link Layer Discovery Protocol is most closely associated with AI infrastructure and Data Center.

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

Last updated August 24, 2026

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