Web Management Guide-R07

Chapter 13 | Basic Administration Protocols
Simple Network Management Protocol
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Setting Community
Access Strings
Use the Administration > SNMP (Add Community) page to configure up to five
community strings authorized for management access by clients using SNMP v1
and v2c. For security reasons, you should consider removing the default strings.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
◆ Community String – A community string that acts like a password and permits
access to the SNMP protocol.
Range: 1-32 characters, case sensitive
Default strings: “public” (Read-Only), “private” (Read/Write)
◆ Access Mode – Specifies the access rights for the community string:
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Read-Only – Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve
MIB objects.
■
Read/Write – Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve
and modify MIB objects.
Web Interface
To set a community access string:
1. Click Administration, SNMP.
2. Select Configure Community from the Step list.
3. Select Add Community from the Action list.
4. Add new community strings as required, and select the corresponding access
rights from the Access Mode list.
5. Click Apply
Figure 228: Setting Community Access Strings