Does Meraki Z3 Support LLDP?

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frogpuff
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Does Meraki Z3 Support LLDP?

I have a Meraki Z3 that does not seem to be broadcasting LLDP information on any of the access ports.

 

Is LLDP supported on the Z3, and is it enabled be default?

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Make_IT_Simple
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I just did the same thing with my MX67 and see it sending LLDP:

 

Make_IT_Simple_0-1647639888125.png

 

From which interface are you taking the pcap? don't take it from the z3, you need to take it from the switch uplink port facing the z3

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KarstenI
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No, the MX doesn't do any LLDP. I also would like to have it (at least configurable).

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frogpuff
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KarstenI
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Oh damn!!! The documentation is right, The MX supports LLDP. I was thinking about the dashboard that doesn't show us the information. I think I need a coffee ...

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Ryan_Miles
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Z3 supports LLDP. From a pcap I just took of mine.

 

z3 lldp.png

Ryan

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frogpuff
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rymikles,

 

Is this enabled by default on the Z3?  My Z3 does not show any LLDP data when running a packet capture.  I have looked at the configuration page of my Z3 and I do not see anything close to LLDP or even specific port configuration settings like I have on my MS200

Ryan_Miles
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A Z3 or any MX is not a switch and doesn’t have the same features of a MS. That aside it supports LLDP by default. 

Ryan

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Make_IT_Simple
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LLDP is enabled by default. Bounce the port and take another capture from the LAN.

frogpuff
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I bounced the entire unit, I see my laptop broadcasting LLDP, but nothing sourced from the Z3. I am running firmware MX16.16, which shows "up to date".

KarstenI
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It’s even on the internet port when running as VPN-concentrator:

KarstenI_0-1647639732255.png

 

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Make_IT_Simple
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I just did the same thing with my MX67 and see it sending LLDP:

 

Make_IT_Simple_0-1647639888125.png

 

From which interface are you taking the pcap? don't take it from the z3, you need to take it from the switch uplink port facing the z3

PhilipDAth
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The MX and Z3 will transmit LLDP information.  They however will not display received LLDP packet information in the Meraki Dashboard.

frogpuff
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Thanks everyone.  I was running my PCAP from my laptop connected to one of the Z3 LAN ports. I have an application on my corporate laptop (RedSky My E911 Client) that relies on LLDP to discover the wired network it is connected to for E911 compliance.  I am seeing the Z3 connected to my home network.

 

3560X-UPOE_L3_Switch#sh lldp neighbors  gi0/5
Capability codes:
    (R) Router, (B) Bridge, (T) Telephone, (C) DOCSIS Cable Device
    (W) WLAN Access Point, (P) Repeater, (S) Station, (O) Other
 
Device ID           Local Intf     Hold-time  Capability      Port ID
Z3-Teleworker-12890 Gi0/5          120        R               0 
Total entries displayed: 1
3560X-UPOE_L3_Switch#
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