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Chapter 21: Configuring SNMP
Updating SNMP Settings
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regarding some network events, such as network interfaces going up or down,
clients failing to associate or authenticate with the access point, system power up or
down and changes in the network topology..
SNMP traps save on network resources by eliminating redundant SNMP
requests.They also make it easier for SNMP Managers to troubleshoot their net-
work. For example, if an SNMP manager is responsible for a large network that sup-
ports many devices, and each device has a large number of objects, it is impractical
to request information from every object on every device. The optimum solution is
for each agent on the managed device to notify the manager of any unusual events.
It does this by sending a trap of the event. After receiving the event information, the
manager can choose what action, if any, to take.
21.3.2 Updating SNMP Settings
To update SNMP settings:
1. Navigate to the SNMP tab page.
2. Configure the SNMP settings as required.
3. Click the Update button to apply the changes.
Field Description
Community
name for traps Enter the global community string associated with SNMP traps.
Traps sent from the device will provide this string as a community name.
Hostname Enter the DNS hostname of the computer to which you want to send SNMP traps.
An example of a DNS hostname is: snmptraps.teklogix.com
Since SNMP traps are sent randomly from the SNMP agent, it makes sense to specify where exactly
the traps should be sent.
Ensure you select the Enabled checkbox beside the appropriate hostname.
Table 21.3 SNMP Trap Settings