User Manual

Exalt Communications, Inc.
Exalt i-Series Installation and Management Guide
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2007-06-25
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Configuration
Use SNMP to manage networked devices and execute the following functions:
• GET: Obtain information from the device, such as a configuration setting or
parameter.
• SET: Change a configuration setting on the device.
• TRAP: The device proactively informs the management station of a change of state,
usually used for critical alarms or warnings.
Note: Currently the SNMP implementation does not support TRAP
functions. For critical alarms, use the GET command for specific alarm
conditions.
One feature of the SNMP implementation is that system configuration changes do not
take effect using the SET command. Instead, groups of configuration settings can be
preconfigured for global change, and a single ‘Save’ (Commit) command implements all
changes.
When some parameters are changed, a link may drop and/or management control lost.
MIB files allow many parameters to be set at once, allowing only a temporarily dropped
link or management control issue. The opposite end radio can be quickly reconfigured,
with little downtime for the link and management control. The save (Commit) command
is similar to the Update button.
Dropped links or management control issues do not occur with every parameter change.
Many configuration changes do not impact traffic or management access.
Exalt radios utilize SNMPv3, a high security version of SNMP, to ensure secure access to
and storing of management data. The SNMPv3 security string matches the admin and
user passwords. Passwords must be eight characters or longer.
Note: Currently not all EX-series radios implement SNMP. Check the
software release notes to verify that the function is available. Generally,
the radio supports SNMP when MIB files are listed on the File Activation
Page.
The SNMP MIBs are organized similar to the GUI. Become familiar with the GUI before
using the SNMP function.