Lab 11.5.10: Configuring SNMP Security and Traps: Estimated Time: 20 Minutes Objective
Lab 11.5.10: Configuring SNMP Security and Traps: Estimated Time: 20 Minutes Objective
Lab 11.5.10: Configuring SNMP Security and Traps: Estimated Time: 20 Minutes Objective
Next, make the Community Name public, then click Add. Step 5 In the lower part of the security tab window select Accept SNMP packet from any host. Click Apply, and then OK. What is the purpose of a community name?
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Step 6 From the SNMP Service Properties window, click on the Traps tab. Under Community name, type public1 in the drop down list. Click Add to list. Public will appear in the box by default. Step 7 Under Trap destinations click Add and type the Host name, the name of your PC, in the box. Click Apply, and then OK. Close all windows. Troubleshooting Before configuring SNMP on a network, document the layout of the network depicting SNMP communities. When setting the community name, do not use the default name of PUBLIC. Using this default name poses a security risk. If access is gained to the device, intruders can obtain device information and possibly change the configurations. Reflection What is the default SNMP community name?
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