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5.6.2 Assigning SNMP Parameters
Use the SNMP Configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP). The switch includes an on-board SNMP agent which monitors the status
of its hardware, as well as the traffic passing through its ports. A computer attached to the network,
called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this information. Access rights to
the agent module are controlled by community strings. To communicate with the switch, the NMS must
first submit a valid community string for authentication. The options for configuring community strings and
related trap functions are described in the following figures and table.
5.6.2.1 Configuring Community Names
The following figure and table describe how to configure the community strings authorized for
management access. Up to 5 community names may be entered.
Parameter Description
Community Name A community entry authorized for management access. (The maximum
string length is 20 characters.)
Access Management access is restricted to Read Only or Read/Write.
Status Displays the administrative status of entry. An entry can only be to enabled
or disabled via the console interface.
NOTE: WGS3-404 management interface is slightly different on this and other menus. It provide a
“Edit” icon to modify the parameter.