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Chapter 73 Configuring SNMP
Configuring SNMP
Step 6 In the Community String field, add the SNMP host community string. If no community string is specified
for a management station, the value set in the Community String (default) field on the SNMP
Management Stations pane is used.
Step 7 From the SNMP Version drop-down list, choose the SNMP version used by the SNMP host.
Step 8 If you have selected SNMP Version 3 in the previous step, from the Username drop-down list, choose
the name of a configured user.
Step 9 To specify the method for communicating with this NMS, check either the Poll or Trap check box.
Step 10 Click OK.
The Add SNMP Host Access Entry dialog box closes.
Step 11 Click Apply.
The NMS is configured and changes are saved to the running configuration. For more information about
SNMP Version 3 NMS tools, go to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa82/snmp/snmpv3_tools.html
What to Do Next
See the “Configuring SNMP Traps” section on page 73-7.
Configuring SNMP Traps
To designate which traps the SNMP agent generates and how they are collected and sent to NMSs,
perform the following steps:
Step 1 Choose Configuration > Device Management > Management Access > SNMP.
Step 2 Click Configure Traps.
The SNMP Trap Configuration dialog box appears.
Step 3 Check the applicable check boxes for the SNMP events to notify through SNMP traps.
Step 4 Click OK.
The SNMP Trap Configuration dialog box closes.
Step 5 Click Apply.
The SNMP traps are configured and the changes are saved to the running configuration.