Smartports
What is a Smartport
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There are two ways to apply a Smartport macro by Smartport type to an
interface:
• Static Smartport—The user manually assigns a Smartport type to an
interface. The result is the corresponding Smartport macro is applied to the
interface.
• Auto Smartport—Auto Smartport waits for a device to be attached to the
interface before applying a configuration. When a device is detected from
an interface, the Smartport macro (if assigned) that corresponds to the
Smartport type of the attaching device is automatically applied.
The Smartport feature consists of various components and works in conjunction
with other features on the switch. These components and features are described
in the following sections:
• Smartport, Smartport types and Smartport macros, described in this
section.
• Voice VLAN and Smartport, described in the Voice VLAN section.
• LLDP/CDP for Smartport, described in the Configuring LLDP and
Configuring CDP sections, respectively.
Additionally, typical work flows are described in the Common Smartport Tasks
section.
What is a Smartport
A Smartport is an interface to which a built-in macro may be applied. These
macros are designed to provide a means of quickly configuring the switch to
support the communication requirements and utilize the features of various types
of network devices. The network access and QoS requirements vary if the
interface is connected to an IP phone, a printer, or a router and/or Access Point
(AP).
Smartport Types
Smartport types refers to the types of devices attached, or to be attached to
Smartports. The switch supports the following Smartport types:
• Printer
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