VIVOTEK IP8162 User Manual

 

 

                                                                              

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 find, 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 configuring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS first.

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).

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