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SNMP Configuration
Use the SNMP Configuration screen to display and modify parameters for
the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The stack should
includes an SNMP agent module 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.

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.
Parameter Description
SNMP Community
Capability
Up to 5 community strings may be used.
Community String A community entry authorized for management access.
(The maximum string length is 20 characters.)
Access Mode Management access is restricted to Read Only or Read/
Write.
Add/Remove Add/remove strings from the active list.