Enable Port Discovery

Port discovery is disabled by default. It can be enabled on network, tool, and circuit type ports.

Note:  The ports do not have to be included in a map.

1.   Select Ports > All Ports.
2. On the Ports page, click on the Port ID of the port on which you want to enable port discovery.

The Quick View window displays for the port ID.

3. Select Edit from the top right corner of the Quick View Window.
4. To enable ports discovery do the following under Ports Discovery:
a. Select Enable
b. For Discovery Protocols, select one of the following: All, LLDP, or CDP.

Figure shows ports discovery enabled using the LLDP protocol for the port 1/2/x1.

5. Click Save.