EDS-726 Series User’s Manual Featured Functions
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Configuring SNMP
EDS-726 supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match
for authentication, which means that SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write
permissions using the community string public/private (default value). SNMP V3, which requires
you to select an authentication level of MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol. You can also
enable data encryption to enhance data security.
SNMP security modes and security levels supported by EDS-726 are shown in the following table.
Select the security mode and level that will be used to communicate between the SNMP agent and
manager.
Protocol
Version
UI Setting
Authentication
Type
Data
Encryption
Method
V1, V2c
Read
Community
Community
string
No
Use a community string match
for authentication
SNMP V1,
V2c
V1, V2c
Write/Read
Community
Community
string
No
Use a community string match
for authentication
No-Auth No No
Use account with admin or user
to access objects
MD5 or SHA
Authentication
based on MD5
or SHA
No
Provides authentication based on
HMAC-MD5, or HMAC-SHA
algorithms. 8-character
passwords are the minimum
requirement for authentication.
SNMP V3
MD5 or SHA
Authentication
based on MD5
or SHA
Data encryption
key
Provides authentication based on
HMAC-MD5 or HMAC-SHA
algorithms, and data encryption
key. 8-character passwords and a
data encryption key are the
minimum requirements for
authentication and encryption.
These parameters are configured on the SNMP page. A more detailed explanation of each
parameter is given below the figure.