SNMP Configurations
User Guide
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Step 1
configure
Enter Global Configuration Mode.
Step 2
snmp-server community
name { read-only | read-write } [mib-view]
Configure the community.
name:
Enter a group name with 1 to 16 characters.
read-only | read-write:
Choose an access permissions for the community. Read-only
indicates that the NMS can view but cannot modify parameters of the view, while read-write
indicates that the NMS can both view and modify.
mib-view:
Enter a view to allow it to be accessed by the community. The name contains 1 to
61 characters. The default view is viewDefault.
Step 3
show snmp-server community
Displays community entries.
Step 4
end
Return to Privileged EXEC Mode.
Step 5
copy running-config startup-config
Save the settings in the configuration file.
The following example shows how to set an SNMP community. Name the community as the
nms-monitor, and allow the NMS to view and modify parameters of View:
Switch#configure
Switch(config)#snmp-server community
nms-monitor read-write View
Switch(config)#show snmp-server community
Index Name Type MIB-View
----- ---------------- ------------ --------
1 nms-monitor read-write View
Switch(config)#end
Switch#copy running-config startup-config
2.2.4 Creating an SNMP Group (For SNMPv3)
Create an SNMP group and set user access control with read, write and notify views.
Meanwhile, set the authentication and privacy modes to secure the communication
between the NMS and managed devices.
Step 1
configure
Enter Global Configuration Mode.
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