Network Management

Error: SNMPv3 - Unknown EngineID (0,0)

Brief information and steps to resolve the issue when a devices does not pass the SNMP v3 test when editing or adding a node.

First published date

10/29/2018 3:11 PM

Last published date

2/8/2023 8:33 PM

Overview

This article provides information on the issue when a device does not pass the SNMP v3 test when editing or adding a node, while on SNMP walk.
The following error occurs:

Error: SNMPv3 - Unknown EngineID (0,0).

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

The issue is caused when the Engine ID is not set on the device.

Resolution

Add the Engine ID on the device.

See https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/simple-network-management-protocol-snmp/20370-snmpsecurity-20370.html (© 2016 Cisco, available at www.cisco.com, obtained on December 1, 2016).

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Disclaimer: Please note, any content posted herein is provided as a suggestion or recommendation to you for your internal use. This is not part of the SolarWinds software or documentation that you purchased from SolarWinds, and the information set forth herein may come from third parties. Your organization should internally review and assess to what extent, if any, such custom scripts or recommendations will be incorporated into your environment. You elect to use third-party content at your own risk, and you will be solely responsible for the incorporation of the same if any.