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For SNMP trap server configuration, W-ClearPass provides the Type parameter to specify whether the SNMP
notification is a standard Trap notification or an Inform notification (see Figure 580). An Inform notification
is an acknowledged SNMP trap.
When you send an Inform notification, W-ClearPass uses an SNMP Engine ID when sending the message. The
Engine ID is a unique identifier for the SNMP v3 agent. The engine ID is used with a hashing function to
generate keys for authentication and encryption of SNMP v3 messages. The Engine ID is automatically
generated when you enable the stand-alone SNMP agent.
The default value for the SNMP Engine ID is 6620000004030662. This value can be changed in the Engine ID
field configured in the W-ClearPass Server Configuration > System Monitoring page (for details, see
System Monitoring Page on page 523).
To receive traps, the same Engine ID value must be configured on the trap receiver side.
To add an SNMP trap server:
1. Navigate to Administration > External Servers > SNMP Trap Receivers.
The SNMP Trap Receivers page opens.
2. Click the Add link.
The Add SNMP Trap Server dialog opens.
Figure 580: Add SNMP Trap Server Dialog
3. Specify the Add SNMP Trap Server parameters as described in the following table, then click Save:
Parameter Action/Description
Host Address Enter the trap destination hostname or IP address.
NOTE: This server must have an SNMP trap receiver or trap viewer installed.
Description Enter a short description of the SNMP trap server.
SNMP Version Select one of the following SNMP versions:
Table 311: Add SNMPTrap Server Parameters
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