NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

tonynsx's avatar
tonynsx
Luminary
Apr 23, 2019
Solved

Dummy switch connected to smart switches LLDP

I'm going to have a non Netgear dummy switch connected to a Netgear smart switch which will containg LLDP for VoIP.  If I connect a VoIP phone to the dummy switch, would it get the LLDP from the smar...
  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Apr 23, 2019

    Of course not. Re-think what LLDP does mean ... Link Layer ... the link - that's where the cable or fiber is directly connected to, that's the thing between two ports.

tonynsx's avatar
tonynsx
Luminary
Apr 23, 2019

schumaku 

 

Thank you, that's what I thought, but just wanted to make sure.

tonynsx's avatar
tonynsx
Luminary
Apr 23, 2019

Do they make any 5 port managed LLDP switches?  I don't have the need for a 16 or 24 port switch.

NETGEAR Academy

Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology! 

Join Us!

ProSupport for Business

Comprehensive support plans for maximum network uptime and business peace of mind.

 

Learn More