SNMP

To configure SNMP, complete the following steps:

1	Expand the System tree and click SNMP. The SNMP page displays.

2	Select Enable SNMP.

3	Click the Configure link.

 

4	Enter a name for the System Name field.

5	Enter the name of the administrator responsible for the SNMP server in the System Contact field.

6	Enter the location of the SNMP server in the System Location field.

7	Enter the asset number in the Asset Number text-field.

8	Enter the community name from which the SNMP server responds to Get requests in the Get Community Name field.

9	Enter the name of administrator group that can view SNMP traps in the Trap Community Name field

10	Enter the SNMP server IP addresses or hostnames in the Hosts 1-4 fields.

11	Click the Advanced tab.

12	If you wish to require SNMPv3 for your configuration, click Mandatorily Require SNMPv3. This disables SNMPv1/v2 and only allows access using SNMPv3, maximizing security for SNMP management.

13	Enter the Engine ID using hexadecimal characters.

14	When you are finished, click Update. A task gets spooled and after it is executed successfully, the information is updated for each selected SonicWALL appliances.