Creating an SNMPv1/SNMPv2 Community

Applies to version(s): v2.8.

(From 2.7 Start)

1. Under the SNMPv1 SNMPv2c Communities heading, new communities can be created for SNMP versions 1 or 2:
   • By default, the standard communities public (read-only access), and private (read-write access) have been created
   • Click Create new community to create a new community for SNMPv1, or SNMPv2
     
     
     
     

(From 2.7 end)

To create a new SNMPv1/SNMPv2 community, carry out the following steps:

• Click Create new community (under the SNMPv1 SNMPv2 Communities heading)

• In the community creation window:
  • Enter a unique name for the community
  • Click the check box to allow or disallow the write privilege for the current community
  • Click Create

• Verify that the "SNMP community was successfully created" message appears at the top of the following screen

• The new community should now appear under the SNMPv1 SNMPv2 Communities heading