Standard Mib Support - Bay Networks Manager User Manual

Part 4 Control and Status Commands

Standard MIB Support

Defining the disabled_modules Parameter
The Annex's
disabled_modules
features during Annex software initialization (e.g., you can enter
to turn these features off. You can use the
SLIP
and change
disabled_modules
discard all SNMP messages sent to it and Annex Manager will not be
able to retrieve any information using SNMP. By default, the SNMP agent
on the Annex is enabled.
Defining the allow_snmp_sets Parameter
The Annex's default setting for the
permit parameter value changes because the set command's header
transmits the community string in clear text, which may be a security risk.
To allow Annex Manager to modify parameters through SNMP, you must
use the or tools to change
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this parameter using SNMP.
The Annex supports the following standard MIBs:
• MIB-II (defined in RFC1213).
• Character MIBs (defined in RFCs 1316, (Character MIB), 1317
(RS232-like MIB), and 1318 (Parallel Printer MIB)).
• Ethernet MIB (defined in RFC 1398).
• RIPv2 MIB (defined in RFC 1389).
• AppleTalk MIB (defined in RFC 1243).
Some standard MIB objects are not valid or meaningful for the Annex.
For detailed information, see
on page 18-8.
Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP
parameter allows you to turn off certain
or
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. If you disabled SNMP, the Annex will
allow_snmp_sets
allow_snmp_sets
Annex Restrictions on Standard MIBs
Annex Manager User Guide
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