5.6.2 Assigning SNMP Parameters

Use the SNMP Configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The switch includes an on-board 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 agent module 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.

5.6.2.1 Configuring Community Names

The following figure and table describe how to configure the community strings authorized for management access. Up to 5 community names may be entered.

Parameter

Description

Community Name

A community entry authorized for management access. (The maximum

 

string length is 20 characters.)

Access

Management access is restricted to Read Only or Read/Write.

Status

Displays the administrative status of entry. An entry can only be to enabled

 

or disabled via the console interface.

 

 

NOTE: WGS3-404 management interface is slightly different on this and other menus. It provide a

“Edit” icon to modify the parameter.

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