CDP mandatory for AP ?

[jean1]

Hello,

I have one question about CDP for AP. Is this protocol mandatory for AP interface (switch side) ?

I just see cdp is needed for some features as "Port Tracing" for Prime or WLC.

But do we need really cdp for AP (POE or others) ?

Best regards

[Daniele Giordano]

Hi, CDP is not mandatory but is recommended.

Regards.

[Sandeep Choudhary]

its not a must.....

Special case for PoE Switch, where APs are connected:

CDP is just to negotiate the actual power required...POE port will give the maximum power it can give, irrespective of cdp...If you have cdp enabled,it will also negotiate the power required by device according to ieee class of device.

Regards

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[Leo Laohoo]

Any reason why CDP should be turned off with Cisco AP?