RCS User Manual
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Annex 1. Introduction to SNMP
SNMP means Simple Network Management Protocol. This protocol allows to manage all devices in
a network in a standard way.
SNMP Versions:
SNMPv1: The initial version published by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) in
May 1990 as a “full standard”.
SNMPv2c: Extended version with new functions, used today as a second worldwide
standard alongside of SNMPv1.
SNMPv3: Adds authentication and private communication.
Network Management:
SNMP
Management
Application