SMC Networks SMC6924VF manual SNMP Configuration, SNMP Community, 3-13

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT

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	Up to 5 community strings may be used.
Capability
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.

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