Chapter 13: SNMP
SNMP
SNMP uses software entities called managers and agents to manage network devices. The
manager monitors and controls all other SNMP-managed devices or network nodes on the
network. There must be at least one SNMP Manager in a managed network. The manager is
installed on a workstation located on the network.
An agent resides in a managed device or network node. The agent receives instructions from
the SNMP Manager, generates reports in response to requests from the SNMP Manager, and
sends management information back to the SNMP Manager as events occur. The agent can
reside on:
Note:
SNMP is supported on IPv4 only.
• Routers
• Bridges
• Hubs
• Workstations
• Printers
• Other network devices
There are many SNMP management applications, but all these applications perform the same
basic task. They allow SNMP managers to communicate with agents to configure, get statistics
and information, and receive alerts from network devices. You can use any SNMP-compatible
network management system to monitor and control a Branch Gateway.
Related topics:
Agent and manager communication on page 304
SNMP versions on page 305
SNMP trap configuration on page 309
Dynamic trap manager on page 313
SNMP configuration examples on page 315
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