User's Manual

System Configuration
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The access point includes an onboard agent that supports SNMP versions 1, 2c,
and 3 clients. This agent continuously monitors the status of the access point, as
well as the traffic passing to and from wireless clients. A network management
station can access this information using SNMP management software that is
compliant with MIB II. To implement SNMP management, the access point must first
have an IP address and subnet mask, configured either manually or dynamically.
Access to the onboard agent using SNMP v1 and v2c is controlled by community
strings. To communicate with the access point, the management station must first
submit a valid community string for authentication.
Access to the access point using SNMP v3 provides additional security features that
cover message integrity, authentication, and encryption; as well as controlling
notifications that are sent to specified user targets.
Configuring SNMP and Trap Message Parameters
The access point SNMP agent must be enabled to function (for versions 1, 2c, and
3 clients). Management access using SNMP v1 and v2c also requires community
strings to be configured for authentication. Trap notifications can be enabled and
sent to up to four management stations.