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1.5.9 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

SNMP defines the method for obtaining information about network operating characteristics as well as router
and gateway behaviors. This application-layer protocol initiates the exchange of configuration and
management information between network devices. The SNMP architecture allows a variety of relationships
among network entities.
The WS5000 Series Switch v2.0 supports SNMP v3.0 as well as SNMP v2.0 and v1.0. To configure SNMP on
the WS5000 Series Switch, see
The switch GUI and CLI help you enable or disable certain SNMP features. Disabling these features
("hardening" of the switch) helps manage security. Hardening of the KDC only is also permitted.
SNMP is also managed by the SNMP manager through a third-party SNMP client, software permitting the
manipulation and configuration of SNMP components. There are three elements in this process:
• Management Stations – Software managing SNMP protocol parameters and communicating with
SNMP Agents. The SNMP manager is responsible for this element.
• SNMP Agent – Local to the Wireless Switch, this SNMP server provides the network device information.
It processes information requests from the SNMP manager via the management station using SNMP.
• Management Information Base (MIB) – The storage area for network-management information. It
consists of collections of managed objects, such as SNMP parameters and events. These objects
describe the state of a particular network device.

1.5.10 WTLS VPN

Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS) is a security level protocol specifically designed to provide
authentication and data integrity for wireless traffic where access devices can change dynamically; such as
access port change due to environmental changes or roaming.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a protected network connection that tunnels through an unprotected
connection. The WS5000 Series Switch uses a VPN connection to protect wireless transmissions on the
untrusted side of the switch.
The WS5000 Series Switch provides WTLS VPN functionality, which includes:
• On Board DHCP server
• On Board VPN server
• Firewall
• NAT
• Twice NAT
For details, see Chapter 12, Configuring the WS5100 WTLS
SNMP Context on page 8-258.
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