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Configuring SNMPv3 on AOS-S Switches
SNMPv3 Simple Network Management Protocol version 3. SNMPv3 is an enhanced version of SNMP that includes security and remote configuration features. provides secured access to SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. management stations using authentication and privacy protocols. You can add an SNMPv3 user and configure notification settings using UI groups.
To enable SNMPv3 on a switch, complete the following steps:
- In the WebUI, select one of the following options:
- To select a switch group in the filter:
- Set the filter to a group containing at least one switch.
The dashboard context for the group is displayed.
- Under , click > .
- Click the AOS-S or icon to view the switch configuration dashboard.
- Set the filter to a group containing at least one switch.
- To select a switch in the filter:
- Set the filter to or a group containing at least one switch.
- Under
A list of switches is displayed in the
view. , click > . - Click a switch under
The dashboard context for the switch is displayed.
. - Under
The tabs to configure the switch is displayed.
, click .
- To select a switch group in the filter:
- Click > . The page is displayed.
- Select
Changing SNMP mode from
to displays a confirmation message window stating that changing SNMP mode will remove existing SNMP configuration. Type REMOVE in the text box and click .
as from the drop-down to enable SNMPv3.
You must add at least one user to enable SNMPv3.
Configuring User Settings
You can add SNMPv3 users to provide secured access to SNMP management stations.
Adding an SNMPv3 User
To add an SNMPv3 user, complete the following steps:
- In the
The table displays the list of users with associated authentication mode and privacy mode.
page, expand the accordion. - To add an SNMPv3 user, click . The Add User window is displayed.
- Configure the following parameters:
- —Enter the user name.
- —Select either (Message Digest) or (Secure Hash Algorithm) as the authentication mode to provide secured access to the user.
- —Enter the authentication password.
- —Re-enter the authentication password.
- —Select (Advanced Encryption Standard) or (Data Encryption Standard) as the privacy mode to provide secured access to the user.
- —Enter the privacy password.
- —Re-enter the privacy password.
- Click
By default, SNMPv3 users are assigned to the managerpriv group.
.
Editing an SNMPv3 User
To edit an SNMPv3 user, point to the row for the user, and click the edit icon.
Deleting an SNMPv3 User
To delete an SNMPv3 user, point to the row for the user, and click the delete icon.
Configuring Notification Settings
You can configure notification settings to send notifications to SNMPv3 users.
Adding an SNMPv3 Notification
To add a notification, complete the following steps:
- In the
The table displays the list of users with associated IP addresses for sending notifications.
page, expand the accordion. - To add a notification, click . The Add Notification window is displayed.
- Configure the following parameters:
- —Enter the destination IP address for sending notifications.
- —Select the user to whom the notifications should be sent.
- Click .
Editing an SNMPv3 Notification
To edit a notification, point to the row for the notification, and click the edit icon.
You can edit only the user name.
Deleting an SNMPv3 Notification
To delete an SNMPv3 user, point to the row for the notification, and click the delete icon.
Enabling Trap Categories
To enable trap categories, complete the following steps:
- In the accordion, select the authentication type used to connect to the SNMP server from the drop-down.
- In the table, select the check box for the trap category you want to enable.
- Click
The availability of trap categories differs based on the device model.
.