SNMP Host

This section describes how to configure an SNMP host.

Creating an SNMP Host

To create an SNMP host, take the following steps:

  1. Select System > SNMP from the menu bar.
  2. In the SNMP dialog, click the SNMP Host tab.
  3. Click New.
  4. In the SNMP Host Configuration dialog, type the domain name or IP address of the SNMP host into the Host name box.
  5. Select the SNMP version from the SNMP version drop-down list.
  6. Type the community for the SNMP host into the Community box. Community is a password sent in clear text between the manager and the agent. This option is only effective if the SNMP version is V1 or V2C.
  7. Select the read and write permission for the community from the Permission drop-down list. RO stands for read-only, the read-only community is only allowed to read the MIB information. RW stands for read-write, the read-write community is allowed to read and modify the MIB information. This option is only effective if the SNMP version is V1 or V2C.
  8. Click OK to save your settings and return to the SNMP dialog.

Editing an SNMP Host

To edit an SNMP host, take the following steps:

  1. Select System > SNMP from the menu bar.
  2. In the SNMP dialog, click the SNMP Host tab.
  3. Select the host you want to edit from the list and click Edit. In the SNMP Host Configuration dialog, modify according to your need.
  4. Click OK to save your changes and return to the SNMP dialog.

Deleting an SNMP Host

To delete an SNMP host, take the following steps:

  1. Select System > SNMP from the menu bar.
  2. In the SNMP dialog, click the SNMP Host tab.
  3. Select the host you want to delete from the list and click Delete.