SonicOS 7.2 Device Settings

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Configuring Basic Functionality

To enable SNMP

  1. Navigate to Device | Settings > SNMP.

  2. Select Enable SNMP. By default, SNMP is disabled.

  3. Click Accept. The SNMP information is populated on the SNMP page, and Configure becomes available.

  4. To configure the SNMP interface, click Configure.

    The SNMP Settings dialog is displayed.

    The Configure SNMP View dialog is displayed.

  5. On the General page, enter the host name of the SonicWall security appliance in the System Name field.
  6. Optionally, enter the network administrator’s name in the System Contact field.
  7. Optionally, enter an email address, telephone number, or pager number in the System Location field.
  8. If the SNMPv3 configuration option is used, enter an asset number in the Asset Number field. Otherwise, this field is optional.
  9. Enter a name for a group or community of administrators who can view SNMP data in the Get Community Name field.
  10. Optionally, enter a name for a group or community of administrators who can view SNMP traps in the Trap Community Name field.
  11. Enter the IP address(es) or host name(s) of the SNMP management system receiving SNMP traps in the Host 1 through Host n fields. You must configure at least one IP address or host name, but up to the maximum number of addresses or host names for your system can be used.
  12. If you: