SNMP Commands 7

snmp-server community

This command defines the community access string for the Simple Network Management Protocol. Use the no form to remove the specified community string.

Syntax

snmp-server community string [ro rw] no snmp-server community string

string - Community string that acts like a password and permits access to the SNMP protocol. (Maximum length: 23 characters, case sensitive)

ro - Specifies read-only access. Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.

rw - Specifies read/write access. Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.

Default Setting

public - Read-only access. Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.

private - Read/write access. Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

If you enter a community string without the ro or rw option, the default is read only.

Example

Enterprise AP(config)#snmp-server community alpha rw

Enterprise AP(config)#

snmp-server contact

This command sets the system contact string. Use the no form to remove the system contact information.

Syntax

snmp-server contact string no snmp-server contact

string - String that describes the system contact. (Maximum length: 255 characters)

Default Setting

None

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SMC Networks SMC2552W-G2-17 manual Snmp-server community, Snmp-server contact

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