SMC Networks 6709L2, Management Manual

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ONFIGURING THE
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WITCH
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Simple Network Management Protocol
The switch includes an onboard agent that continuously monitors the
status of its hardware, as well as the traffic passing through its ports, based
on the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). A network
management station can access this information using software such as
EliteView. Access rights to the onboard agent are controlled by
community strings. To communicate with the switch, the management
station must first submit a valid community string for authentication. The
options for configuring community strings and related trap functions are
described in the following sections.
Configuring System Information
Use the SNMP page to identify the system by providing a descriptive
name, location, and contact information.
Field Attributes
• Name – Name assigned to the switch system.
• Location – Specifies the system location.
• Contact – Administrator responsible for the system.
Web – Click Administrator=>SNMP. Specify the system name, location,
and contact information for the system administrator, then click Apply.
Setting Community Access Strings
You may configure up to five community strings authorized for
management access. For security reasons, you should consider removing
the default strings.