Network Management

Enable SNMP on the device

This article provides brief information on Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) service. The SNMP service must be installed and enabled on the device before you can use poll the device for information using SNMP.

First published date

12/16/2018 12:27 PM

Last published date

12/16/2018 12:27 PM

Overview

The SNMP service must be installed and enabled on the device before you can use poll the device for information using SNMP.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Resolution

View device manufacturer's documentation for information on installing and enabling SNMP on the device. Once configured use SNMP Walk tool from Orion server to verify if device can be reached over the network using SNMP and can provide information. You can use SNMP Walk tool included in Orion installation:

SolarWinds SNMP Walk: A new tool for collecting SNMP MIB walks

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