User`s guide
Remote YesWare Management using SNMP A-23
Software Release 2.30 YesWare Applications User’s Guide 08-01016-01
Procedure A-1
Configuring SNMP
Use the following procedure to configure start-up parameters for SNMP trap
information.
Background summary
SNMP describes the protocols and object definitions necessary to manage
devices on a network. EtherLoop modems do not support the SNMP protocol
directly; however, the modems do support a proprietary ModeX protocol. The
NSS implements both protocols and serves as the SNMP Proxy Agent for the
EtherLoop modems.
A Network Management Station refers to a host system running the SNMP
protocol. The Network Management Station is used to communicate with and
manage SNMP agents. The exchange of information between the network
manager and agent is dictated by the Management Information Base (MIB),
which defines all managed elements (variables that may be queried or set).
Elastic Networks does not produce or distribute network management stations.
However, the EtherLoop MIB may be loaded into any commercially available
network manager such as HP OpenView or Castlerock SNMPc, which may be
used to manage the modems. For more information about the EtherLoop MIB,
see “YesWare EtherLoop MIB” on page A-4.
There are three parameters that you may configure for the SNMP Proxy Agent:
Trap IP: This is the destination for SNMP traps. A trap is an unsolicited
message or report from a managed node on an event that occurred on the
managed system. The Trap Destination IP is typically the SNMP Network
Manager IP address. There are two supported traps:
modemAgentColdStartAlarm: Reports when the SNMP agent is started.
modemDownAlarm: Reports when the modem link is down.
Timeout: The default timing value is 2. Do not change this value unless you
are directed to do so by your Elastic Networks technical support
representative.
Database Name: This is the name of the modem database. The system
provides a default database name. Do not change this name unless you are
directed to do so by your Elastic Networks technical support representative.
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