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Chapter 5 Configuration
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Note
Different vendors of network devices might have different methodologies and unique implementations.
You should enter a DSCP tag value according to the information provided by the network devices.
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
This section explains how to use the SNMP on the camera. The Simple Network Management Protocol
is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between
network devices. It helps network administrators to remotely manage network devices and find, solve
network problems with ease.
The SNMP consists of the following key components:
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Manager—Network-management station (NMS), a server that executes applications that monitor
and control managed devices.
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Agent—A network-management software module on a managed device that transfers the status of
managed devices to the NMS.
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Managed device—A network node on a managed network. For example: routers, switches, bridges,
hubs, computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, cameras, web server, and database.
Before configuring SNMP settings on the this page, enable your NMS.
SNMP Configuration
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Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c—Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and
Read Only community according to your NMS settings.
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Enable SNMPv3—This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, that allows
you to set the Authentication password and the Encryption password.
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Security name—According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter
the community name.
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Authentication type—Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method.
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Authentication password—Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters).
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Encryption password—Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters).
Security > User accounts
This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts.
Account Management
The administrator account name is “root”, which is permanent and can not be deleted. If you want to add
more accounts in the Account management window, apply the password for the root account first.
Administrators can create up to 20 user accounts.
To create a new user, follow these steps:
