VIVOTEK
70 - User's Manual
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Advanced Mode
This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera� The Simple Network
Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of
management information between network devices� It helps network administrators to remotely
manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease.
■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:
1� Manager: Network-management station (NMS), a server which executes applications that monitor and
control managed devices�
2� Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status of
managed devices to the NMS�
3� Managed device: A network node on a managed network� For example: routers, switches, bridges,
hubs, computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, network cameras, web server, and database�
Before configuring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS first.
SNMP Configuration
Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c
Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community according to
your NMS settings�
Enable SNMPv3
This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set the
Authentication password and the Encryption password�
■ Security name: According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter the
community name�
■ Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method.
■ Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters).
■ Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters).
