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Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management
Operating Instructions SCALANCE W 788-1pro / SCALANCE W 788-2pro
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5.5.3 Security Settings for SNMP Protocol
Access Permissions using the SNMP Protocol
When using the SNMP protocol, you specify access permissions by means of
community strings. A community string effectively combines the function of user
name and password in one string; different community strings are defined for read
and write permissions. More complex and more secure authentications are possi-
ble only in some SNMPv2 variants and in SNMPv3.
To preserve security, you should not use the default values public or private.
Write Community String Text Box
Here, you enter the Write Community String for the SNMP protocol.
SNMP Read Only Check Box
If you select this check box, only read access is possible with the SNMP protocol.