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4.10.2.10 SNMP
SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol. This protocol is used to provide a basic framework to
allow connection between various network devices. Below is a screenshot of the SNMP settings screen:
Use of SNMP required additional software to create a Management Information Base (MIB) database. A popular
set of tools for this purpose are MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser. Using these tools, two MIB files need to
be created: BASE-SNMP-MIB and DVR-SNMP-MIB. To configure SNMP, follow the steps below:
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On the SNMP screen, check the text box to enable the SNMP function. Input the IP address of the PC that
is running the MIB software in the Trap address. Default values may be used for the rest of the fields.
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Compile the above mentioned two MIB files via the software MIB Builder.
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Run the MG-SOFT MIB Browser to load the file from the previous step into the software.
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Input the device IP you want to manage in the MG-SOFT MIB Browser. Please set the corresponding
version for your future reference.
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Open the tree list on the MG-SOFT MIB Browser. This software shows device configuration. Using this
software, the user can see how many video channels and audio channels the device has, as well as view
other information about the DVR.
Note: SNMP port number and Trap number should not be the same, as it will cause a port conflict, and neither
will work.
Below is an explanation about the different fields in the SNMP settings screen:
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Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the SNMP feature for the DVR.
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SNMP Version: These checkboxes allow the user to select which versions of SNMP are used
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SNMP Port: This field allows the user to specify which port is used for SNMP.
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Read-Community: This field allows the user to specify which user community has read access.
