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.
- Type a descriptive name for the server in the Display name in Uptime Infrastructure Monitor field.
- Optional. Type a description of the system in the Description field.
- Select Net-SNMP v2 or Net-SNMP v3 from the Type of System / Device dropdown list.
- Type the host name of the system in the Host Name field.
- If you selected Net-SNMP v2 in step 4, type additional information in the following fields:
- SNMP Port. Type the port on which the Net-SNMP instance is listening.
- Read Community. Type 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, type additional information in the following fields:
- SNMP Port. Type the port on which the Net-SNMP instance is listening.
- Username. Type the name required to connect to the Net-SNMP instance.
- Authentication Password. Type the password required to connect to the Net-SNMP instance.
- Authentication Method. Optional. MD5 or SHA.
- Privacy Password. Type the password used to encrypt information traveling between UIM and the Net-SNMP instance.
- Privacy Type. Optional. Select the encryption protocol for information traveling between UIM and the Net-SNMP instance: DES or AES.
- Click Save, and then click Close.