Chapter 6: Device Management109Configuring SNMP TrapsSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol governingnetwork management and the monitoring of network devices and theirfunctions.SNMP traps are sent out over a network to gather information.The traps are configured on the Event Management - Settings page. SeeList of KX II-101-V2 SNMP Traps for a list of KX II-101-V2 SNMP traps.SNMP-compliant devices, called agents, store data about themselves inManagement Information Bases (MIBs) and respond to the SNMP trap.SNMP agents are configured on the Device Services page. SeeConfiguring SNMP Agents (on page 102) for information onconfiguring SNMP agents and Viewing the KX II-101-V2 MIB (on page114) for information on viewing the KX II-101-V2 MIB.To configure SNMP (enable SNMP logging):1. Choose Device Settings > Event Management - Settings. The EventManagement - Settings page opens.2. Select the SNMP Logging Enabled checkbox to enable to remainingcheckboxes in the section. Required3. Select either or both SNMP v1/v2c Traps Enabled and SNMP Trapv3 Enabled. At least one option must be selected. Once selected, allrelated fields are enabled. Required4. Complete the following fields for SNMP v1/v2c (if needed):a. Destination IP/Hostname - the IP or hostname of the SNMPmanager. Up to five (5) SNMP managers can be createdNote: IPv6 addresses cannot exceed 80 characters in length for thehost name.b. Port Number - the port number used by the SNMP managerc. Community - the device's community stringNote: An SNMP community is the group to which devices andmanagement stations running SNMP belong. It helps define whereinformation is sent. The community name is used to identify thegroup. The SNMP device or agent may belong to more than oneSNMP community.5. If it is not already, select the SNMP Trap v3 Enabled checkbox toenable the following fields. Complete the following fields for SNMPv3 (if needed):a. Destination IP/Hostname - the IP or hostname of the SNMPmanager. Up to five (5) SNMP managers can be created
