SNMPv3 Settings

Description

Mandatory require SNMPv3

Select to disable SNMPv1/v2 and only allow SNMPv3 access, thus to get the maximum security for SNMP management.

Cause

When Mandatory Require SNMPv3 is selected or enabled, SNMPv1/SNMPv2 traffic is disabled.

Resolution

If you are using SNMPv1/SNMPv2, do not select or enable Mandatory require SNMPv3.


GEN7

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GEN6

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With these settings selected, it is possible to have communication.
Below is a demonstration using Paessler SNMP Tester software where you can run simple SNMP requests against a device in your network.


SNMP v3

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SNMP v2c

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SNMP v1

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