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