Configuring SNMP Settings
The Web client allows you to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) versions, authentication traps, and the community string. This topic provides step-by-step instructions on configuring SNMP settings. For an overview of SNMP settings, see About SNMP Settings.
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NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation.
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You need administrator privileges to configure SNMP settings.
- From the Setup menu, select Network Management > SNMP.
The Setup - SNMP screen displays.
- Configure any of the following:
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- Select the SNMPv1, SNMPv2c check box to enable SNMP v1 and v2c. Clear theSNMPv1, SNMPv2c check box to disable SNMP v1 and v2c.
- Choose which version of SNMP you want the library to use to report traps. You can choose SNMPv1 or SNMPv2. SNMPv1 is the default.
- Select the SNMP Authentication Traps check box to enable SNMP authentication traps. Clear the SNMP Authentication Traps check box to disable SNMP authentication traps.
- Type a new SNMP community string into the SNMP Community String text box.
- Click Apply.
The Progress Window displays. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.Do one of the following:
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- If Success displays in the Progress Window, the SNMP settings were successfully configured. Click Close to close the Progress Window.
- If Failure displays in the Progress Window, the SNMP settings were not successfully configured.Follow the instructions listed in the Progress Window to resolve any issues that occurred during the operation.
- Save the library configuration.
For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
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