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Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility
The Protocol Tab - SNMP
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0
The Protocol Tab - SNMP
Use the screen shown in Figure 6-6 to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol) settings.
The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network administrators to monitor and control the PrintServer
through the use of network management platforms, such as HP OpenView.
The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile
command. Check your program’s documentation for details on this procedure. The MIB file is named Mib2p.mib
and is provided in the MiB folder on the Setup CD-ROM.
General
. Enter the name of the contact person in the
SysContact
field. Enter the location of the contact person in
the
SysLocation
field.
Management Stations
. Select the number of the management station from the
Station No.
drop-down menu (1-
4). Click the
Get Data
button to display the information for the selected station.
In the
IP Address
fields, enter the IP address of the management station with the SNMP program installed. In the
Community field, enter the name of the SNMP community, which is usually
public
or
private
. From the Access
drop-down menu, select the desired level of access for this management station,
Not Accessible
,
Read-only
, or
Read/Write
.
Trap Receivers
. Select the number of the trap receiver from the
Receiver No.
drop-down menu (1-4). Click the
Get Data
button to display the information for the selected trap receiver.
In the
IP Address
fields, enter the IP address of the trap receiver that will be sent the trap messages or
notifications. In the
Community
field, enter the name of the SNMP community, which is usually
public
or
private
.
To designate a severity level, click the checkbox next to
Enable with Severity level
. From the following drop-down
menu, select the desired level of severity, with 1 meaning least severe.
Click the
Save
button to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
to cancel your changes.
Figure 6-6: Protocol Tab - SNMP