Nokia Network Voyager for IPSO 4.0 Reference Guide 255NoteIf you select the Disable checkbox all community strings are disabled and SNMPv1 andv2 do not function. This has the same effect as selecting only SNMPv3 in the previousstep.6. (Optional). Set a read-write community string.CautionSet a read-write community string only if you have reason to enable set operations, onlyif you enabled SNMPv3 (not v1/v2/v3), and if your network is secure.7. Click Apply.8. Click Save to make your changes permanent.Configuring the System for SNMPWhen you enable SNMP for your system, you can configure the following: Specify an agent address. See “Setting an Agent Address” on page 255 Configure traps. See “Configuring Traps” on page 256.Setting an Agent AddressAn agent address is a specific IP address at which the SNMP agent listens and responds torequests. The default behavior is for the SNMP agent to listen to and respond to requests on allinterfaces. If you specify one or more agent addresses, the system SNMP agent listens andresponds only on those interfaces.You can use the agent address as another way to limit SNMP access. For example, you can limitSNMP access to one secure internal network that uses a particular interface by configuring thatinterface as the only agent address.To set an SNMP agent address1. Choose SNMP under Configuration in the tree view.2. Enter the valid IP address of a configured interface in the Agent New Address field.You can use the IP address of any existing and valid interface.3. Click Apply.The IP address and a corresponding Delete check box appear.4. Click Save to make your change permanent.
