We propose a new topology discovery method based on the consistency of the traffic of mutually connected interfaces.

The test results indicate that this method simplifies the service discovery process, reduces network interface data traffic overhead, and increases UPnP device ...

Abstract— In the course of network operations, telecommunications carriers must have accurate topology information of the network related to the failure to ...

High performance and scalable multi-layer topology discovery systems and methods provide awareness of what services are present across a multi-layer network.

The invention provides a kind of multi-layer topology discovery system for networks based on cloud controller and method thereof, wherein, in multi-layer ...

Feb 6, 2024 · LLDP can help you gain a comprehensive view of your entire network topology by clearly seeing how switches and routers are interconnected.

This virtual topology map is used to predict Internet distance. For example, the distance between hosts A and B is estimated as the distance between A and its ...

The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is a vendor-neutral link layer protocol used by network devices for advertising their identity, capabilities, and ...

Nov 16, 2020 · Layer 2 network mapping gives IT and network professionals valuable information about how devices are physically connected.

LLDP is a layer 2 neighbor discovery protocol that allows devices to advertise device information to their directly connected peers/neighbors.