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Network > SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol)
This section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera� The Simple Network
Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of
management information between network devices� It helps network administrators to
remotely manage network devices and nd, solve network problems with ease.
■ The SNMP consists of the following three key components:
1. Manager: Network-management station (NMS), a server which executes applications that
monitor and control managed devices�
2. Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status
of managed devices to the NMS�
3. Managed device: A network node on a managed network. For example: routers, switches,
bridges, hubs, computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, network cameras, web server, and
database�
Before conguring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS rst.
SNMP Conguration
Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c
Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community
according to your NMS settings�
Enable SNMPv3
This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set the
Authentication password and the Encryption password�
■ Security name: According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter the
community name�
■ Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method.
■ Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters).
■ Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters).