Which protocol is used by Mist access points to discover third-party switches?
Which protocol is used by Mist access points to discover third-party switches?
The correct protocol for Mist access points to discover third-party switches is LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). LLDP is a vendor-neutral link layer protocol used for network devices to advertise their identity and capabilities to neighbors on a local network. Since Juniper, the manufacturer of Mist access points, does not use CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol), LLDP is the appropriate protocol in this context.
LLDP is the answer
LLDP is the answer - juniper does not use CDP
The answer is LLDP
Mist AI collects data from wireless LAN (WLAN), LAN, and WAN domains in your network. In addition to Juniper devices, Marvis also provides visibility into third-party switches connected to Juniper access points (APs) through Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
Juniper does not run CDP as it is mentioned here. LLDP is the answer
LLDP - Juniper does not use CDP
LLDP https://www.mist.com/documentation/wired-visibility-mist-dashboard/