Setting The Snmp Version Configuration - Motorola WS2000 System Reference Manual

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7.11.1 Setting the SNMP Version Configuration

The SNMP Access screen allows the administrator to define SNMP v1/v2c community definitions and SNMP
v3 user definitions. SNMP v1 and v2c provide a strong network management system, but their security is
relatively weak. SNMP v3 provides greatly enhanced security protocols. SNMP v3 encrypts transmissions
and provides authentication for users generating requests.
7.11.1.1 Setting Up SNMP v1/v2c Community Definitions
SNMP v1/v2c community definitions allow read-only or read/write access to switch-management
information, as appropriate. The SNMP community, in this case, includes users whose IP addresses are
specified on the SNMP Access Control subscreen. A read-only community string allows a remote device to
retrieve information, while a read/write community string also allows a remote device to modify settings.
Set up a read/write definition to facilitate full access by the administrator.
1. To create a new community definition, click the
Configuration area.
2. Type in a site-appropriate name for the community.
3. Click in the OID
default OID or type in an OID number into the field. (The format is in a numerical dot notation, and valid
numbers can be found within the MIB.)
If is selected, the community will have access to all the OIDs (SNMP parameters) in the SNMP
Management Information Base (MIB) file. If a custom OID is entered, the administrator can allow access
to specific OIDs in the MIB to certain communities.
4. Use the Access
community. Read-only access allows a remote device to retrieve switch information, while read/write
access also allows a remote device to modify switch settings.
5. Continue to the
--> SNMP Access
cell of the table. Either use the OID (Object Identifier) pull-down menu to select the
pull-down menu to specify read-only (R) access or read/write (RW) access for the
Setting Up the Access Control List
from the left menu to set up SNMP service.
Add button in the SNMP v1/v2c Community
section in this document.
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