Users Guide

Setting SNMP Community Attributes
The SNMP-based mechanism is capable of profiling devices only if they respond to SNMP, or if the device
advertises its capability via LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). When performing SNMP reads for a device,
W-ClearPass uses SNMP Read credentials configured in the network devices, or defaults to using SNMPv2 with
"public" community strings specified.
To specify SNMPv2 with community strings:
1. Navigate to Configuration > Network > Devices.
2. From the Network Devices page, select the appropriate device.
The Edit Device Details dialog opens.
3. Select the SNMP Read Settings tab.
Figure 449: Specifying SNMP v2 with Community Strings
4. Specify the SNMP Read Settings parameters as described in the following table, then click Save.
Parameter Action/Description
Allow SNMP Read If not already enabled, enable the Allow SNMP Read check box.
The SNMP Read Settings parameter fields are now enabled for configuration.
Policy Manager Zone Select the Policy Manager Zone. If no Policy Manager Zone is configured, select
default.
SNMP Read Setting Select SNMPv2 with community strings.
Table 257: SNMP Read Settings Parameters
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