Chapter 5 | Configuring the |
SNMP
SNMP, Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the network.
To enable SNMP, check the Enabled box. To configure SNMP, complete all fields on this screen. To disable the SNMP agent, remove the checkmark.
Contact Enter the name of the network administrator for the Router, as well as a contact number or
Device Name Enter the name of the Router.
Location Enter the location of the Router. For example, you could include the name of the building, floor number, and room location, such as Head Office - Floor 5 - Networking 3.
Get Community Enter the password that allows read- only access to the Router’s SNMP information. The default name is public.
Set Community Enter the password that allows read/ write access to the Router’s SNMP information. The default name is private. A name must be entered in this field.
SNMP
SNMPTrusted Host You can restrict access to the Router’s SNMP information by IP address. Enter the IP address in the SNMP Trusted Host field. If this field is left blank, then access is permitted from any IP address.
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UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows XP and Windows 2000 to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. To enable UPnP, check the Enabled box.
Backup and Restore
Backup Configurations To back up the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the
Restore Configurations To restore the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. For help information, click More.
Administration > Log
The Administration > Log screen provides you with options for email alerts and a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection.
Administration > Log
Mail From Enter the
Recipient To Enter the
Event Types There are ACL, DoS, URL Detect and New Connection event types for
System Log You may keep a log of the router’s activities. This requires the installation of an external log viewer. To enable System Log, click Enabled.
Logviewer IP Address Enter the address where you want the system log to be sent.
Event Types There are System, ACL, DoS, URL Detect and New Connection event types for System Log. You can select some of them to enable those event logs.
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. For help information, click More.
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