Vivotek FD8162 Fixed Dome Network Camera User Manual - Use-IP

VIVOTEKNetwork > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)Advanced ModeThis section explains how to use the SNMP on the network camera The Simple NetworkManagement Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange ofmanagement information between network devices It helps network administrators to remotelymanage 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 andcontrol managed devices2 Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status ofmanaged devices to the NMS3 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 databaseBefore configuring SNMP settings on the this page, please enable your NMS first.SNMP ConfigurationEnable SNMPv1, SNMPv2cSelect this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community according toyour NMS settingsEnable SNMPv3This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set theAuthentication password and the Encryption password■ Security name: According to your NMS settings, choose Read/Write or Read Only and enter thecommunity 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).68 - User's Manual