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Chapter 5 - Managing the System Remotely
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Setting Up SNMP
The system sends SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) reports to
indicate the following conditions:
• Low battery power is detected in the remote control.
• A system powers on after a long period powered off.
• Administrator logon is successful or unsuccessful.
• A call fails for a reason other than a busy line.
• A user requests help.
• A telephone or video call connects or disconnects.
To configure the ViewStation system for SNMP Management:
1. Go to System Info > Admin Settings > LAN/H.323 > SNMP.
2. Configure these Dialing Rules:
If you need to access the MIB, ftp into the system and get the file polycom.mib.
Setting Description
Enable SNMP Allows administrators to manage the system remotely using
SNMP.
Administrator
Contact Name
Specifies the name of the person responsible for remote
management of this system.
SNMP Console IP
Address
Specifies the IP address of the SNMP traps sent by the system.
Enter 0.0.0.0 in this field if any SNMP management console
is capable of receiving information from this agent.
Location Name Specifies the location of the system. The default is
your system name@your country name.
Community Name Specifies the SNMP management community in which you want
to enable this system. The default community is public.
System Description Specifies the type of videoconferencing device. This is a
display-only field.