The Net-SNMP element type is intended for servers that have a complete implementation of Net-SNMP installed on the target server. This element type generally does not work for network devices such as switches or routers. To add Net-SNMP enabled servers:
- In the My Infrastructure tab, click Add System / Network Device.
- Enter a descriptive name for the server in the Display name in Uptime Infrastructure Monitor field.
- Enter a description of the system in the Description field (optional).
- Select Net-SNMP v2 or Net-SNMP v3 from the Type of System / Device dropdown list.
- Enter the host name of the system in the Host Name field.
- If you selected Net-SNMP v2 in step 4, enter information in the following fields: SNMP Port: the port on which the Net-SNMP instance is listening.
Read Community: a string that acts like a user ID or password and provides access to the Net-SNMP instance.
- If you selected Net-SNMP v3 in step 4, enter information in the following fields: SNMP Port: the port on which the Net-SNMP instance is listening. Username: the name required to connect to the Net-SNMP instance.
Authentication Password: password required to connect to the Net-SNMP instance. Authentication Method: MD5 or SHA (optional). Privacy Password: password used to encrypt information traveling between Uptime Infrastructure Monitor and the Net-SNMP instance.
Privacy Type: encryption protocol for information traveling between Uptime Infrastructure Monitor and the Net-SNMP instance: DES or
AES (optional).
- Click Save and then Close.
Online Documentation
For more information please review the online documentation - Understanding Uptime Infrastructure Monitor and Managing Your Infrastructure - SNMP based Systems