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4 Managing the Device

4.1 SNMPIV

The included SNMPIV software allows you to perform maintenance on the device even if you do
not know the IP address of the unit. The SNMPIV software also includes a standard MIB which
allows the unit to be monitored with third-party network management software.

4.1.1

Installing the Software

To install the software, follow these steps:

1. Insert the CD included in the box in your CD-ROM drive.

2. Open Windows Explorer and browse to the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click on the file “SNMP Utility.exe”.

4. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the software.

5. After completing the installation, the software can be started by going to Start Menu

Æ All

Programs

Æ SNMP Utility Æ SNMP Utility (Figure 9).

Figure 9 – Windows Start Menu

4.1.2

Using the Software

The menu is located on the left side of the window. The table on the right side of the window
shows all freeView Power 80 devices on the network (Figure 10).

Figure 10 – SNMP Utility

Network Selection

When the software first starts, it will prompt you to select the network interface to use. To
change the network interface to use, click “Network Selection” to display a list of available
network interfaces (Figure 11), and select the one to use. All devices must be on the same
network as the computer in order to be detected by the software.

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