Managing SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular network management protocol used for collecting information from all the devices in the network and configuring and managing these devices. You can configure both SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 access modes using the Primary AP web interface.
Configuring SNMP Access
You can configure the following SNMP access modes for the Primary AP:
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SNMPv2c only
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SNMPv3 only
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Both SNMPv2c and SNMPv3
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Neither SNMPv2c nor SNMPv3
Procedure
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Navigate to . |
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In the SNMP window, enable SNMP Service option for querying the configuration using MIB browser. By default, the SNMP service is disabled. |
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Select the appropriate check box next to the SNMP Access to enable the desired SNMP mode. The SNMP access mode is disabled by default. The selected SNMP access mode is enabled. For information about configuring SNMPv3 users using CBW AP, see topics on SNMPv3 later in this chapter. |
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In the Read-Only Community field, enter the desired community name. |
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In the Read-Write Community field, enter the desired community name.
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Click Apply to save the SNMP access configurations. |
SNMP Trap Receivers
A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Trap receiver captures, displays and logs SNMP Traps. Traps are notices of events that are sent immediately to the SNMP client's trap receiver from the Primary AP instead of waiting for a poll – a request – to the device by the SNMP client.
To add a SNMP Trap Receiver, do the following:
Procedure
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Navigate to . |
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In the Add SNMP Trap Receiver window, configure the following fields:
The SNMP Trap Receiver table shows the list of SNMP Trap Receivers configured in the network. |
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Click Apply. To Edit/Delete the SNMP Trap Receivers, click the Edit/Delete icon in the row containing the SNMP Trap Receiver whose details you wish to modify or delete. The SNMP Trap Receivers table is refreshed and the updated entry appears in the table.
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Add an SNMPv3 User
Procedure
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Navigate to . |
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Click the Add New SNMP v3 User button under the SNMP v3 Users section. |
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In the Add SNMP v3 User window, enter the following details:
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Click Apply to create a new SNMPv3 user. The newly added SNMP v3 User appears in the SNMP v3 Users table on the SNMP window. You can add up to a maximum of 7 SNMPv3 users. |
Delete SNMPv3 User
Procedure
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Navigate to . |
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In the SNMP Setup, click the icon in the row containing the SNMPv3 user you wish to delete. A warning message is displayed to confirm the action. |
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Click Yes in the pop-up window. The SNMP v3 Users table is refreshed and the deleted entry is removed from the table. |