LLDP-MED overview

LLDP-MED is an extension to LLDP. This protocol enables advanced LLDP features in a Voice over IP (VoIP) network. Whereas LLDP enables network discovery between Network Connectivity devices, LLDP-MED enables network discovery between Network Connectivity devices and media Endpoints such as, IP telephones, softphones, VoIP gateways and conference bridges.

The following diagram illustrates LLDP-MED connectivity.

LLDP-MED connectivity

In this section:

  1. Benefits of LLDP-MED
  2. LLDP-MED class
Parent topic: LLDP and LLDP-MED