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Syntax
snmp-server community string [ro|rw]
no snmp-server community string
• string - Community string that acts like a password and permits access
to the SNMP protocol. (Maximum length: 32 characters, case
sensitive; Maximum number of strings: 5)
• ro - Specifies read-only access. Authorized management stations are
only able to retrieve MIB objects.
• rw - Specifies read/write access. Authorized management stations
are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Default Setting
• public - Read-only access. Authorized management stations are only
able to retrieve MIB objects.
• private - Read/write access. Authorized management stations are able
to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The first snmp-server community command you enter enables
SNMP (SNMPv1). The no snmp-server community command
disables SNMP.
Example
snmp-server contact
This command sets the system contact string. Use the no form to remove
the system contact information.
Console(config)#snmp-server community alpha rw
Console(config)#