Configuring SNMPv3 on AOS-CX

SNMPv3Simple Network Management Protocol version 3. SNMPv3 is an enhanced version of SNMP that includes security and remote configuration features. provides a secured access to SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.  management stations using authentication and privacy protocols. You can add SNMPv3 user and configure notification settings using UI groups.

To configure SNMPv3 on switch, complete the following steps:

1. In the Network Operations app, select one of the following options:
   • To select a switch group in the filter:
     1. Set the filter to a group containing at least one switch.
        

        The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

     2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.
     3. Click the AOS-CX icon to view the switch configuration dashboard.
   • To select a switch in the filter:
     1. Set the filter to Global or a group containing at least one switch.
     2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.
        

        A list of switches is displayed in the List view.

     3. Click a switch under Device Name.
        

        The dashboard context for the switch is displayed.

     4. Under Manage, click Device.
        

        The tabs to configure the switch is displayed.

2. Click System > SNMP.

   The SNMP page is displayed.

3. Enable SNMP service on the switch by moving the SNMP toggle to the on position.

4. Select the VRFVisualRF. VRF is an AirWave Management Platform (AMP) module that provides a real-time, network-wide views of your entire Radio Frequency environment along with floor plan editing capabilities. VRF also includes overlays on client health to help diagnose issues related to clients, floor plan, or a specific location. on which you want to configure SNMP by selecting one or both of the following check boxes under Enable SNMP on the selected VRF:

   • Default VRF
   • Management VRF

   Management VRF is not supported on the AOS-CX 4100i and 6100 switch series.

5. Select v3 from the SNMP drop-down.

   The User and Trap Destination tables are displayed.

Adding an SNMPv3 User

You can add SNMPv3 users to provide secured access to SNMP management stations.

To add an SNMPv3 user, complete the following steps:

1. In the Users table, click the + add icon. A new row is added in the table.
2. Configure the following parameters:
   • Name—Enter the name of the SNMPv3 user.
   • Authentication Mode—Select either md5 (Message Digest) or sha (Secure Hash Algorithm) as the authentication mode to provide secured access to the user. After selecting the authentication mode, enter the authentication password. The password must be 8 to 32 characters long, and can contain alphabets, numbers, and special characters.
   • Privacy Mode—Select aes (Advanced Encryption Standard) or des (Data Encryption Standard) as the privacy mode to provide secured access to the user. After selecting the privacy mode, enter the privacy password. The password must be 8 to 32 characters long, and can contain alphabets, numbers, and special characters.
3. Click Save.

Editing an SNMPv3 User

To edit an SNMPv3 user, point to the row for the user, and click the edit icon.

Deleting an SNMPv3 User

To delete an SNMPv3 user, point to the row for the user, and click the delete icon.

Adding a Trap Destination

You can add trap destinations to send notifications to SNMP management stations.

To add a trap destination, complete the following steps:

1. In the Trap Destination table, click the + add icon. A new row is added in the table.
2. Configure the following parameters:
   • IP Address—Enter a valid IPv4 or IPv6 address of the SNMP host.
   • VRF—Select the available VRF on the switch from the drop-down.
   • Name—Select the user to whom the notifications should be sent.
3. Click Save.

Editing a Trap Destination

To edit a trap destination, point to the row for the trap destination, and click the edit icon.

Deleting a Trap Destination

To delete a trap destination, point to the row for the trap destination, and click the delete icon.