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Configuration Overview
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The following screen displays the default device configuration:
The community-string, community-access, and IP address can be configured through the local terminal during the
initial configuration procedure.
The SNMP configuration options for the Community String are as follows:
• Access rights options: ro (read only), rw (read-and-write) or su (super).
• An option to configure IP address or not: If an IP address is not configured, it means that all community mem-
bers having the same community name are granted the same access rights.
Common practice is to use two community strings for the switch one (public community) with read-only access
and the other (private community) with read-write access. The public string allows authorized management sta-
tions to retrieve MIB objects, while the private string allows authorized management stations to retrieve and mod-
ify MIB objects.
During initial configuration, it is recommended to configure the device according to the network administrator
requirements, in accordance with using an SNMP-based management station.
To configure SNMP station IP address and community string(s) perform the following:
1. At the console prompt, enter the command
Enable. The prompt is displayed as #.
2. Enter the command
configure and press <Enter>.
3. In the configuration mode, enter the SNMP configuration command with the parameters including community
name (private), community access right (read and write) and IP address, as shown in the following example:
console# show snmp
Community-String Community-Access View name IP address
-------------------- ------------------ -------------- ------------
Community-String Group name IP address Type
------------------ ------------ ------------------- ------
Traps are enabled.
Authentication-failure trap is enabled.
Version 1,2 notifications
Target Address Type Community Version Udp Filter To Retries
Port name Sec
---------------- -------- ----------- ---------- ----- ------- ----- ---
------
Version 3 notifications
Target Address Type Username Security Udp Filter To Retries
Level Port name Sec
---------------- -------- ----------- -------- ----- ------- ----- -----
----
System Contact:
System Location: