SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
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This section explains how to use theSNMP on the networkcamera.The Simple Network
Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of
management information between network devices. It helps network administrators to remotely
managenetworkdevicesandnd,solvenetworkproblemswithease.
■TheSNMPconsistsofthefollowingthreekeycomponents:
1.Manager:Networkmanagementstation(NMS),aserverwhichexecutesapplicationsthatmonitorand
control managed devices.
2. Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status of
managed devices to the NMS.
3.Manageddevice:Anetworknodeon amanagednetwork.Forexample:routers,switches,bridges,
hubs, computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, network cameras, web server, and database.
BeforeconguringSNMPsettingsonthethispage,pleaseenableyourNMSrst.
SNMPConguration
Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c
Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community according to
your NMS settings.
Enable SNMPv3
This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set the
Authentication password and the Encryption password.
■ Security name:According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter the
community name.
■Authenticationtype:SelectMD5orSHAastheauthenticationmethod.
■Authenticationpassword:Enterthepasswordforauthentication(atleast8characters).
■Encryptionpassword:Enterapasswordforencryption(atleast8characters).
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