LLDP operating modes
When LLDP is enabled on a global basis, by default, each port on the RUCKUS device will be capable of transmitting and receiving LLDP packets. You can disable a port’s ability to transmit and receive LLDP packets, or change the operating mode to one of the following:
LLDP transmit mode
An LLDP agent sends LLDP packets to adjacent LLDP-enabled devices. The LLDP packets contain information about the transmitting device and port.
An LLDP agent initiates the transmission of LLDP packets whenever the transmit countdown timing counter expires, or whenever LLDP information has changed. When a transmit cycle is initiated, the LLDP manager extracts the MIB objects and formats this information into TLVs. The TLVs are inserted into an LLDPDU, addressing parameters are prepended to the LLDPDU, and the information is sent out LLDP-enabled ports to adjacent LLDP-enabled devices.