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Add community names for SNMP traps

You can add up to 256 community names for SNMP traps.

Before you begin

The community name(s) must be created. The community name, which is a string that acts like a password for the network servers, is typically created by a network administrator. It consists of only printable ASCII characters.

  1. Select Settings > Alerts .
  2. Select the SNMP tab.
    The trap destinations and community names appear in the table.
  3. Select Configure Communities .
    The Configure Communities dialog box opens.
  4. Select Add another community .
  5. Enter the new community name, and then click Save .

What happens next?

The new community name appears in the SNMP tab of the Alerts page.