User's Guide

Table Of Contents
The following SNMP fields can be set:
Field Description
Profile Name Enter a name that you want for the new profile. Once the profile is
saved, its name cannot be changed when editing the profile.
Enable SNMP Settings Select the checkbox to enable (default) SNMP communications
settings.
Versions Select V2 or V3 as the SNMP version used.
Read Community Enter the Read Community string, which is used for the SNMP
authentication. You also have an option to display passwords while
typing them.
Write Community Enter the Write Community string, which is used for the SNMP
authentication.
Port Enter the Simple Network Management Protocol number for the
devices. This is normally set to 161, but it can be dierent.
Timeout in MS Enter a timeout value in milliseconds to connect to a SNMP device.
Retries Enter a maximum number of retries that can be made while
attempting to connect to a SNMP device.
User Enter the name of the V3 user, which is configured on the switch for
SNMP V3 access.
Auth Algorithm The authentication algorithm is a SNMP V3 parameter that must
match what is set on the device. The options are MD5, SHA and
None. You must also supply a passphrase which must also match
what is set on the device.
Privacy algorithm The privacy algorithm is a SNMP V3 parameter that must match
what is set on the device. The options are DES, 3DES, AES128,
AES192, AES256 and None. You must also supply a pass-phrase
which must also match what is set on the device.
Console Tab
Use the Console tab to supply login credentials for devices that interface with a console.
Communication Settings
Profile Configuration Tab
522 Extreme AirDefense User Guide for version 10.5.