Configuring SNMP Agent Information

SNMP agent information allows you to specify comments about the user and the physical location of the computer and to indicate the types of service to report. The types of service that can be reported are based on the computer's configuration.

To configure SNMP agent information

  1. Double-click the Network option in Control Panel to display the Network Settings dialog box.
  2. In the Installed Network Software list box, select SNMP Service, and then choose the Configure button to display the SNMP Service Configuration dialog box.
  3. Choose the Agent button to display the SNMP Agent dialog box.

  1. In the Contact box and Location box, type the computer user's name and the computer's physical location.

These comments are used as text only. They cannot include embedded control characters.

  1. In the Service group box, select all options that indicate network capabilities provided by your Windows NT computer.

SNMP must have this information to manage the enabled services.

If you have installed additional TCP/IP services, such as a bridge or router, you should consult RFC 1213 for additional information.

Table 11.3 SNMP Service Options

Option

Description

Physical

Select this option if this Windows NT computer manages any physical TCP/IP device, such as a repeater.

Datalink/Subnetwork

Select this option if this Windows NT computer manages a TCP/IP subnetwork or datalink, such as a bridge.

Internet

Select this option if this Windows NT computer acts as an IP gateway.

End-to-End

Select this option if this Windows NT computer acts as an IP host. This option should be selected for all Windows NT installations.

Applications

Select this option if this Windows NT computer includes any applications that use TCP/IP, such as electronic mail. This option should be selected for all Windows NT installations.


  1. Choose the OK button.
  2. When the SNMP Service Configuration dialog box reappears, choose the OK button. When the Network Settings dialog box reappears, choose the OK button.

SNMP is now ready to operate. You do not need to restart the computer.