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# [CDP and LLDP Explained: Discovering Devices in Your Network](https://p-it-s.hashnode.dev/cdp-and-lldp-explained-discovering-devices-in-your-network?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When you’re managing a network, one of the first things you need to know is what devices are connected and how they’re linked together. Instead of guessing or tracing cables one by one, you can use discovery protocols to get this information quickly....

Aug 10, 2025 · 8 min read · p-it-s.hashnode.dev  
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