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Efficient Networks
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Technical Reference Guide
Chapter 8: WEB Management Interface
Efficient Networks
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SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol that provides for the
exchange of messages between a management client and a management agent. The
message contains requests to get and set variables that exist in network nodes, thus
allowing a management client to obtain statistics, set configuration parameters, and
monitor events. Communication with the SNMP agent can occur over the LAN or
WAN connection. For additional information, see “SNMP” on page 7-2.
SNMP Configuration Page
The SNMP Configuration page allows viewing and configuration of the current SNMP
settings. These settings include:
• Community String - identifies the SNMP community to which the router
belongs. The community acts as a identifier between the SNMP manager
and agent for requests. The community setting allows the SNMP manager to
request information from a community, rather than each node (agent)
individually.
• SNMP Port Number - allows management of the SNMP port. The SNMP
port can be disabled, set to the default (161) or re-defined to a non-standard
value.
• Trusted Interfaces - defines SNMP participation by interface by enabling or
disabling WAN or LAN access.
• Trap Generation Mode - Enables and disables trap generation. SNMP
agents also have the ability to send (unrequested) messages to SNMP
managers; these messages are called traps and notify the SNMP managers
that an event has happened on the system.
• Trap Manager - The IP address for a node (SNMP manager) that will receive
a Trap event from the router.
SNMP Navigation
From the Main Menu, select:
>SNMP Configuration
>SNMP IP Filter
>SNMP Password