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4. Set the SNMP v1/v2 Community String configuration. Use the + Add Row function as needed
to add additional SNMP v1/2 community strings, or select an existing community string’s radio
button and select the Delete icon to remove it.
5. Set the SNMPv3 Users configuration. Use the + Add Row function as needed to add additional
SNMP v3 user configurations, or select a SNMP user’s radio button and select the Delete icon
to remove the user.
6. Select OK to update the SNMP configuration. Select Reset to revert to the last saved
configuration.
SNMP Trap Configuration
Getting Started with the Mobile Computer
An access point can use SNMP trap receivers for fault notifications. SNMP traps are unsolicited
notifications triggered by thresholds (or actions) on devices, and are therefore an important fault
management tool.
A SNMP trap receiver is the SNMP message destination. A trap is like a Syslog message, just over
another protocol (SNMP). A trap is generated when a device consolidates event information and
transmits the information to an external repository. The trap contains several standard items, such
as the SNMP version, community etc.
SNMP trap notifications exist for most operations, but not all are necessary for day-to-day
operation.
To define a SNMP trap configuration for receiving events at a remote destination:
1. Select Configuration > Management.
2. Select SNMP Traps from the list of Management Policy options in the upper, left-hand, side of
the UI.
Community Define a public or private community designation. By default, SNMPv2
community strings on most devices are set to public for the read-only community
string and private for the read-write community string.
Access Control Set the access permission for each community string used by devices to retrieve
or modify information. The available options include:
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Read Only -Allows a remote device to retrieve information
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Read-Write - Allows a remote device to modify settings
User Name Use the drop-down menu to define a user name of either snmpmanager,
snmpoperator or snmptrap.
Authentication Displays the authentication scheme used with the listed SNMPv3 user. The listed
authentication scheme ensures only trusted and authorized users and devices are
permitted access.
Encryption Displays the encryption scheme used with the listed SNMPv3 user. The listed
encryption scheme ensures data is protected when forwarded over insecure
interfaces like HTTP.
Password Provide the user’s password in the field provided. Select the Show radio button to
display the actual character string used in the password. Leaving the radio button
unselected protects the password and displays each character as “*”.