Use the SNMP tab on your Network
IPS appliance
to configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) notification
responses for connection, security, and user defined events that pull
certain values and send them to an SNMP manager.
About this task
Navigating in IPS Local Management Interface:
Procedure
- Click the SNMP tab.
- Click the Add icon.
Tip: You can edit some properties directly. You can also copy
and paste an existing response and edit it to create a new response.
- Configure the following options:
Option |
Description |
Unique Name |
Specifies a meaningful name for the response. Tip: This name appears when you select responses
for events, so give the response a name that allows users to easily
identify what they are selecting.
|
SNMP Manager |
Specifies the IPv4 or IPv6 address or the host name of the
SNMP system that receives notifications. |
Port Number |
Specifies the port number the SNMP manager monitors for notifications
(traps and informs). The default number is port 162. |
SNMP Version |
Specifies the SNMP version. |
SNMPv1/SNMPv2c Community String |
Specifies the text string password for SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c systems. |
User Name |
Specifies the user that controls notifications. |
Enable Authentication |
Specifies whether notifications use authentication. |