Chapter 5
  |  SNMP Commands
General SNMP Commands
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Example
Console(config)#snmp-server
Console(config)#
snmp-server
community
This command defines community access strings used to authorize management 
access by clients using SNMP v1 or v2c. Use the no form to remove the specified 
community string.
Syntax 
snmp-server community string [ro | rw]
no snmp-server community string
string - Community string that acts like a password and permits access to 
the SNMP protocol. (Maximum length: 32 characters, case sensitive; 
Maximum number of strings: 5)
ro - Specifies read-only access. Authorized management stations are only 
able to retrieve MIB objects. 
rw - Specifies read/write access. Authorized management stations are able 
to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Default Setting 
◆ public - Read-only access. Authorized management stations are only able to 
retrieve MIB objects.
◆ private - Read/write access. Authorized management stations are able to both 
retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Command Mode 
Global Configuration
Example 
Console(config)#snmp-server community alpha rw
Console(config)#