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5.2.18 SNMP Configuration
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol developed to manage nodes
(servers, workstations, routers, switches and hubs etc.) on an IP network. SNMP enables network
administrators to manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and plan for
network growth. Network management systems (NMS) learn of problems by receiving traps or
change notices from network devices implementing SNMP.
System Configuration
This tab allows users to define new community strings and remove the unwanted community
strings for authentication purposes. With adding a new community string, you should also specify
the type of access permission and the agent mode.
- String: Enter the community string in the field as a password for authentication.
- RO: Read only. With this radio button selected, the community string is given the read-
only permission for the MIB objects.
- RW: Read/write. With this radio button selected, the community string is given the
read/write permission for the MIB objects.
- Click Add to finish adding a new community string.
- To remove a specific community string, select the community string shows in the list
box and click Remove. The strings of Public_RO and Private_RW are default strings. You
can remove them but after resetting the switch to default, the two strings show up
again.
• Agent Mode: Click one of the radio buttons to select the SNMP version that the community
string will use. And then click Change to ensure the selected SNMP version mode is
changed.