16.11. LLDP neighbors

This section lists all LLDP-compatible devices with enabled support for the LLDP advertisement.

Name

Description

Chassis ID

Chassis ID, a required TLV entry of the LLDP frame.

Each UserGate device has only one Chassis ID. The MAC address of the management interface is used as the Chassis ID.

SysName

Name of the system.

SysDescr

Description of the system. Contains information about the hardware and the operating system of the device.

Management

Neighbor device address. Contains the following information:

  • IP addresses of the management interface (IPv4 and IPv6).

  • Interface number of the specified management address.

Capability

Device function (e.g. router, switch, etc.).

Port ID

ID of the port from which the LLDPDU (Link Layer Discovery Protocol Data Unit) was transmitted, a required TLV entry of the LLDP frame. The MAC address of the management interface is used as the ID.

PortDescr

Description of the port.

TTL

Time to live for transmitted LLDP packets, a required TLV entry of the LLDP frame.

You specify the TTL under UserGate --> General settings --> Modules in the LLDP settings field.