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Configuring SNMP Parameters
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Changing Community Strings
To change the IntraSwitch 5212’s community strings:
1
Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n
in the Configuration Menu.
2
Type r to change the read community string
or w to change the write community string.
3
Type a new community string at the prompt.
To cancel a selected option, press ctrl-c at
the command prompt.
4
Press Return.
The IntraSwitch 5212’s community strings
are configured.
Enabling Traps
The IntraSwitch 5212 is set up to generate authentication
traps. Authentication traps are messages sent across the
network to an SNMP network management application
when a network station with an invalid community string
attempts to access the IntraSwitch 5212. To set the
IntraSwitch to generate these traps:
1
Open the SNMP Parameter Menu by typing n
on the Configuration Menu.
2
Type t on the SNMP Parameter Menu to tog-
gle trap authentication from enabled to dis-
abled.
3
Enter at least one trap receiver entry. (See
"Adding a Trap Receiver Entry" on page 5-20)
The IntraSwitch 5212 is enabled to generate
authentication traps.
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