1.2 Configuring a Device to Communicate with an NM
Station by Running SNMPv1
After SNMPv1 is configured, a managed device and an NM station can run SNMPv1 to
communicate with each other. To ensure normal communication, you need to configure both
sides. This section describes only the configurations on a managed device (the agent side). For
details about configurations on an NM station, see the pertaining NM station operation guide.
The NM station manages a device in the following manners:
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Sends requests to the managed device to perform the GetRequest, GetNextRequest,
GetResponse, GetBulk, or SetRequest operation, obtaining data and setting values.
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Receives alarms from the managed device and locates and rectify device faults based on
the alarm information.
In the following configuration, after basic SNMP functions are configured, the NM station can
manage the device in these manners. For details on how to configure finer management such as
accurate access control or alarm module specification, see the following configuration
procedures.
1.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before configuring a device to communicate with an NM station by running SNMPv1,
familiarize yourself with the applicable environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and
obtain the data required for the configuration. This will help you complete the configuration task
quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
SNMP needs to be deployed in a network to allow the NM station to manage network devices.
If the network has a few devices and its security is good, such as a campus network or a small
enterprise network, SNMPv1 can be deployed to ensure the normal communication between the
NM station and managed devices.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring a device to communicate with an NM station by running SNMPv1, complete
the following task:
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Configuring a routing protocol to ensure that the router and NM station are routable
Data Preparation
Before configuring a device to communicate with an NM station by running SNMPv1, you need
the following data.
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Data
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SNMP version, SNMP community name, destination address of alarm messages, and
administrator's contact information and location
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