Wireless ADSL Modem User’s Manual
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SNMP Configuration
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an optional feature that may or
may not be supported by your ADSL Bridge/Router.
SNMP is an application layer protocol that is used for managing networks. SNMP is an
optional feature that may or may not be in the specific firmware that you are working
with. There are several components that make up the SNMP structure, including agents,
network management stations (NMS), network management protocols, and a
management information base (MIB). An SNMP agent is a node that resides on the
network, typically a computer or a router. The SNMP agent is controlled and
configured by the NMS by sending SNMP messages between one another. SNMP
agents are logged and identified in a Management Information Base (MIB), in which
they are identified by an object identifier (OID).
One feature of SNMP is SNMP traps. SNMP traps are used to notify network
managers of significant events that have taken place in the network. These traps are
sent to the SNMP NMS (NMS Server located at Trap IP) through the specified Ports.
