Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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Using the Console Interface
SNMP (version 1) implements a rudimentary form of security by
requiring that each request include a
community name
. A
community name is an arbitrary string of characters used as a
“password” to control access to the Switch. If the Switch receives a
request with a community name it does not recognize, it will
trigger an authentication trap.
The SNMP allows up to four different community names to be
defined. The community name
public
is defined by default; you
can change this name in addition to adding others. You will need
to coordinate these names with the community name settings you
use in your network management system.
Choose
SNMP Configuration
from the main menu to access the
following screen:
Figure 6-23. SNMP Configuration screen
The following parameters can be set:
♦
Community String/SNMP Community String
Determines the community name to be included in the trap
request.