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SNMP Configuration
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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 include 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.