A network device may receive, from an endpoint device, a first message that includes first endpoint identification information. The network device may be connected to the endpoint device via a plurality of links. The network device may receive, from another network device, a second message that includes second endpoint identification information. The network device may determine whether the first endpoint identification information corresponds to the second endpoint identification information. The network device may cause, based on determining whether the first endpoint identification information corresponds to the second endpoint identification information, a state of the plurality of links to be maintained or changed.