Snmp V3 - Spectracom SecureSync 1200 User Reference Manual

2.14 Configuring Network Settings

2.14.8.2 SNMP V3

SNMP V3 utilizes a user-based security model which, among other things, offer enhanced secur
ity over SNMP V1 and V2.
Creating Users
1.
Navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: SNMP Setup .
2.
In the SNMP V3 panel, click the PLUS icon in the top-right corner.
3.
The SNMP V3 Settings window will display.
4.
Enter the required information in the fields provided.
5.
Click Submit . The created user will appear in the SNMP V3 panel:
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SNMP User Names and passwords are independent of users that are configured
on the Tools/Users page.
User names are arbitrary. SNMP User Names should be between 1 and
31 characters in length.
The User Name must be the same on SecureSync and on the management
station.
The Auth Type field provides a choice between MD5 and SHA.
The Auth Password must be between 8 and 32 characters in length.
The Priv Type field provides a choice between AES and DES.
The Priv Passphrase must be between 8 and 32 characters in length.
The Permissions field provides a choice between Read/Write and Read Only.
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