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Web Browser Interface User’s Guide
Defining SNMP Users
The SNMP Users Page enables assigning system users to SNMP groups, as well as defining the user
authentication method.
To define SNMP group membership:
1. Click SNMP > Users. The SNMP Users Page opens:
Figure 75: SNMP Users Page
TheSNMP Users Page contains the following fields:
• User Name — Contains a list of user-defined user names. The field range is up to 30 alphanumeric
characters.
• Group Name — Contains a list of user-defined SNMP groups. SNMP groups are defined in the SNMP Group
Profile Page.
• Engine ID — Displays either the local or remote SNMP entity to which the user is connected. Changing or
removing the local SNMP Engine ID deletes the SNMPv3 user database.
– Local — Indicates that the user is connected to a local SNMP entity.
– Remote — Indicates that the user is connected to a remote SNMP entity. If the Engine ID is defined,
remote devices receive inform messages.
• Authentication — Displays the method used to authenticate users. The possible field values are:
– MD5 Key — Users are authenticated using the HMAC-MD5 algorithm.
– SHA Key — Users are authenticated using the HMAC-SHA-96 authentication level.
– MD5 Password — The HMAC-MD5-96 password is used for authentication. The user should enter a
password.