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WS 2000 Wireless Switch System Reference Guide7-20
Select System Configuration --> SNMP Access from the left menu to set up SNMP service.
Setting the SNMP Version Configuration
The SNMP Access screen allows the administrator to define SNMP v1/v2c community definitions and SNMP v3 user
definitions. SNMP v1 and v2c provide a strong network management system, but their security is relatively weak. SNMP v3
provides greatly enhanced security protocols. SNMP v3 encrypts transmissions and provides authentication for users
generating requests.
Setting Up SNMP v1/v2c Community Definitions
SNMP v1/v2c community definitions allow read-only or read/write access to switch-management information, as
appropriate. The SNMP community, in this case, includes users whose IP addresses are specified on the SNMP Access
Control subscreen. A read-only community string allows a remote device to retrieve information, while a read/write
community string also allows a remote device to modify settings. Set up a read/write definition to facilitate full access by
the administrator.
1. To create a new community definition, click the Add button in the SNMP v1/v2c Community Configuration area.
2. Type in a site-appropriate name for the community.
3. Click in the OID cell of the table. Either use the OID (Object Identifier) pull-down menu to select the default OID or type
in an OID number into the field. (The format is in a numerical dot notation, and valid numbers can be found within the
MIB.)
If is selected, the community will have access to all the OIDs (SNMP parameters) in the SNMP Management Information
Base (MIB) file. If a custom OID is entered, the administrator can allow access to specific OIDs in the MIB to certain
communities.
4. Use the Access pull-down menu to specify read-only (R) access or read/write (RW) access for the community. Read-
only access allows a remote device to retrieve switch information, while read/write access also allows a remote device
to modify switch settings.