Configuring SNMP Responses

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: Secure Protection Settings > Response Tuning > Responses

Procedure
  1. Click the SNMP tab.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.