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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
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This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera. The Simple Network
Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of
manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.
■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:
1. Manager: Network-management station (NMS), a server which executes applications that monitor and
2. Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status of
3. Managed device: A network node on a managed network. For example: routers, switches, bridges,
Before configuring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS first.
SNMP Configuration
■ Security name: According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter the
■ Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method.
■ Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters).
■ Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters).
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