SNMP Commands 4

snmp-server community

This command defines the SNMP v1 and v2c community access string. Use the no form to remove the specified community string.

Syntax

snmp-server community string [rorw] no snmp-server community string

•string - Community string that acts like a password and permits access to the SNMP protocol. (Maximum length: 32 characters, case sensitive; Maximum number of strings: 5)

•ro - Specifies read-only access. Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.

•rw - Specifies read/write access. Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.

Default Setting

•public - Read-only access. Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.

•private - Read/write access. Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Example

Console(config)#snmp-server community alpha rw

Console(config)#

snmp-server contact

This command sets the system contact string. Use the no form to remove the system contact information.

Syntax

snmp-server contact string no snmp-server contact

string - String that describes the system contact information. (Maximum length: 255 characters)

Default Setting

None

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Example

Console(config)#snmp-server contact Paul

Console(config)#

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