Snmp - Polycom ViewStation FX User Manual

Chapter 4

SNMP

ViewStation FX/VS 4000 User's Guide
address field as its external IP address. When using a Virtual
Private Network (VPN) for your network connection, make sure
that System is behind a NAT is not selected.
5. NAT outside (WAN) address—Specifies the external IP
address used by your NAT. If ViewStation FX or VS4000 is
unable to discover your external IP address automatically, you
can enter it here.
For more information about configuring your ViewStation FX or
VS4000 for operation behind a NAT, see Network Address
Translation in Appendix Advanced Configuration
Use the SNMP Setup screen to enable and configure Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Figure 4-23. SNMP Setup Screen
SNMP is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. SNMP
tells the network if a device or operation is functioning properly. The
ViewStation FX or VS4000 sends SNMP reports on the following:
• Low battery power in the remote control.
• System is being powered on after a long time powered off.
• Authentication failure—someone is attempting to log in as an
administrator with the wrong password.
• Authentication success—someone has logged on successfully
as an administrator.
• Call failed for reason other than busy line.
• A user has asked for help from the Technical Assistance Center.
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