Chapter 14 Monitoring Tools
Monitoring With AIX NetView/6000

The AIX NetView/6000 program can manage any IP-addressable device with an SNMP agent.

NetView/6000 can be used to set a network topology, monitor a network, diagnose problems, and measure network performance.

Through its MIB Browser, information about the resources affecting an event (such as an alarm) can be obtained.

The Remote Management Software

The remote management software utility is a versatile and dynamic program. It allows you to organize all of the printers in your office remotely in a single database, download software and printer settings from a host computer with a single mouse click, and use a virtual operator's panel to configure printers in the same room or on the other side of the world. Refer to Remote Management Software User’s Manual or www.Printronix.com for more details on this tool.

Setting The SNMP Community Name

The default SNMP read-only community name is “public” and cannot be changed.

Change the SNMP R/W community name with the command:

set user passwd snmp com_name

save

where com_name is the new SNMP R/W community name.

The default is no R/W community name.

NOTE: Changing SNMP community names or access rights may hinder or disable applications that are monitoring your printers.

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