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DNswitch 800 Configuring and Monitoring the Switch 13
SNMP Configuration
Use the SNMP Configuration screen to display and modify parameters for
the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The switch includes
an SNMP agent which monitors the status of its hardware, as well as the
traffic passing through its ports. A computer attached to the network,
called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this
information. Access rights to the switch are controlled by community
strings. To communicate with the switch, the NMS must first submit a valid
community string for authentication. The options for configuring
community strings and related trap functions are described in the
following figures and table.
SNMP Community
The following figure and table describe how to configure the community
strings authorized for management access. Up to 5 community names
may be entered.
Figure 3-5. SNMP Community
Parameter Description
SNMP Community
Capability Up to 5 community strings may be used.
Add/Remove Add/remove strings from the active list.
Community String A community entry authorized for management access.
(The maximum string length is 19 characters).
Access Mode Management access is restricted to Read Only or Read/Write.