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no ip bootp-client enable 
obtain  IP  address  and  gateway  address 
through  BootP  negotiation;  the  no  command 
disables the BootP client function. 
DHCP configuration 
Command 
Explanation 
VLAN Interface Mode 
ip bootp-client enable 
no ip bootp-client enable 
Enable  the  switch  to  be  a  DHCP  client  and 
obtain  IP  address  and  gateway  address 
through  DHCP negotiation;  the  no  command 
disables the DHCP client function. 
2.4 SNMP Configuration 
2.4.1 Introduction to SNMP 
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a standard network management protocol 
widely  used  in  computer  network  management.  SNMP is  an evolving  protocol. SNMP  v1 
[RFC1157] is the first version of SNMP which is adapted by vast numbers of manufacturers for 
its simplicity and easy implementation; SNMP v2c is an enhanced version of SNMP v1, which 
supports  layered  network  management;  SNMP  v3  strengthens  the  security  by  adding  USM 
(User-based Security Mode) and VACM (View-based Access Control Model). 
SNMP protocol provides a simple way of exchange network management information between 
two points in the  network. SNMP employs a polling mechanism of message query,  and 
transmits messages through UDP (a connectionless transport layer protocol). Therefore it is 
well supported by the existing computer networks. 
SNMP  protocol  employs  a  station-agent  mode.  There  are  two  parts  in  this  structure:  NMS 
(Network  Management  Station)  and  Agent.  NMS  is  the  workstation  on  which  SNMP  client 
program  is  running.  It  is  the  core  on  the  SNMP network  management.  Agent  is  the  server 
software  runs  on  the devices  which  need  to  be  managed.  NMS  manages  all  the managed 
objects through Agents. The switch supports Agent function.  
The communication between NMS and Agent functions in Client/Server mode by exchanging 
standard messages. NMS sends request and the Agent responds. There are seven types of 
SNMP message: 
  Get-Request 
  Get-Response 
  Get-Next-Request 
  Get-Bulk-Request 










