TCP/IP Properties: Configuring the SNMP Agent
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The SNMP page
Use the SNMP page of the TCP/IP properties window to configure the SNMP agent in the EtherNet/IP communication module. An SNMP agent is a software component that reports management data about the module to another device acting as an SNMP manager.
The SNMP agent can connect to and communicate with up to 2 SNMP managers as part of an SNMP service. The SNMP service includes:
Click on the SNMP tab to access the SNMP agent window:
NOTE: Refer to the topic Configuring Properties in the Devices Window for information on how to display property descriptions and edit property values.
Viewing and Configuring SNMP Properties
The following properties can be viewed and edited in the SNMP page:
Property
Description
Manager IP Addresses:
IP Address of the Manager 1
The IP address of the first SNMP manager to which the EtherNet/IP module’s SNMP agent sends notices of traps.
IP Address of the Manager 2
The IP address of the second SNMP manager to which the module’s SNMP agent sends notices of traps.
Agent:
SNMP Manager
Select either:
  • TRUE: the Location and Contact information is provided by a network management tool
  • FALSE: Location and Contact settings are made in this window
Location
The device location (32 characters maximum)
Contact
Information describing the person to contact for device maintenance (32 characters maximum)
Community Names:
Get
Password required by a MIB-II SNMP agent authorizing read commands from an SNMP manager. Default = Public.
Set
Password required by a MIB-II SNMP agent authorized write commands from an SNMP manager. Default = Public
Trap
Password a MIB-II SNMP manager requires from an SNMP agent causing the SNMP manager to accept trap notices from the SNMP agent. Default = Public
Security:
Authorize Trap on Authentication Error
Causes the SNMP agent to send a trap notice to the SNMP manager if an unauthorized manager sends a Get or Set command to the agent. Default = FALSE.