SNMP C
OMMANDS

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snmp-server community

This command defines the SNMP v1 and v2c community access string. 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: 32 characters, case
sensitive; Maximum number of strings: 5)
•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
Example

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 information.
(Maximum length: 255 characters)
Console(config)#snmp-server community alpha rw
Console(config)#