SmartBridges sB3021 manual Snmp Security

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8.1.1SNMP Security

The user can edit the SNMP Community String and SNMP Access filters. The SNMP community needs to match with the SNMP monitoring software used. The SNMP Access Filters allows you to determine which host(s) is authorized to monitor the device using SNMP. It is recommended that you set this for security reason and prevent an attack. To change the SNMP security settings, click on the SNMP security link in the System Configuration page. Figure 6-2 shows the SNMP Security Configuration page.

Follow the steps below to change the SNMP security settings:

1.Enter New Community and Confirm Community with the same string.

2.Check the ‘SNMP Access Filters’ Enable box.

3.Enter Access Filters IP Address and Mask. Up to three IP settings can be entered.

4.Click the ’Apply Changes’ button.

Figure 8-2 SNMP Security Configuration

Table 8-2 Description of SNMP Page Items

	Page Items		Descriptions
	SNMP Community	Displays SNMP Community String that is currently used to communicate
		to the device through SNMP
	New Community	The user	can change the SNMP Community String by entering a new
		Community string
	Confirm	The user	must enter the same community string as New Community
	Community	string to confirm.
	Access Filters	Displays the Current Access Filter status.
		The user r can change the Access Filter status.
		List of 3 IP filters.
	IP	The user	can enter the IP address and mask. Only the specified host or
		IP can have SNMP access to the airHaul2 Nexus PRO.
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