Brocade Communications Systems Brocate Ethernet Access Switch 6910 - Manual (Page 989)

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Simple Network Management Protocol
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Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
• Community String – A community string that acts like a password and permits access to the
SNMP protocol.
Range: 1-32 characters, case sensitive
Default strings: “public” (Read-Only), “private” (Read/Write)
• Access Mode – Specifies the access rights for the community string:
• Read-Only – Authorized management stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.
• Read/Write – Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB
objects.
Interface
To set a community access string:
1. Click Administration, SNMP.
2. Select Configure User from the Step list.
3. Select Add Community from the Action list.
4. Add new community strings as required, and select the corresponding access rights from the
Access Mode list.
5. Click Apply
FIGURE 256 Setting Community Access Strings
To show the community access strings:
1. Click Administration, SNMP.
2. Select Configure User from the Step list.
3. Select Show Community from the Action list.