Total Control MP/16, Operator'S Manual

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1-2 Overview
SNMP Commands
There are three SNMP commands:
Get
,
Set
, and
GetNext
. The
Management Station issues SNMP commands to set parameters or
perform other actions on a managed device.
MIBs
A Management Information Base (MIB) is a list of objects with
variables that pertain to a particular type of device, such as a
modem. MIBs are necessary when sending or receiving SNMP
information between the Management Station and the MP/16. For
example, the Total Control Modem MIB defines an object for each
modem parameter. When you send a command from TCM to
change a modem setting, TCM references the Modem MIB so that
the command can be properly coded, translated by the MP/16
management module, and applied to the modems. Likewise, when
TCM polls the MP/16 for the status of the modems, TCM uses the
Modem MIB to interpret the SNMP information gathered and
display the correct settings and LED status for each modem.
NOTE: Total Control Manager/SNMP
(TCM) is a Windows-based
SNMP management software developed by U.S. Robotics
specifically for Total Control products such as the MP/16. It’s
virtual front panel display and configuration windows provide a
user interface that streamlines management functions. TCM
eliminates the need to deal with MIBs when communicating with
U.S. Robotics Total Control devices.