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.
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Parameter | Description |
SNMP Community | Up to 5 community strings may be used. |
Capability |
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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. |
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