8.2.2.3 SNMP

You can set the SNMP function to get camera status, parameters and alarm related information and manage the camera remotely when it is connected to the network.

Before setting the SNMP, please download the SNMP software and manage to receive the camera information via SNMP port. By setting the Trap Address, the camera can send the alarm event and exception messages to the surveillance center.

Table 1. Description of the buttons
Parameters Function Introduction
SNMP v1/v2

The version of SNMP, please select the version of your SNMP software.

Enable SNMP v1: Provide no security.

Enable SNMP v2: Require password for access.

Write Community: Input the name of Write Community.

Read Community: Input the name of Read Community

SNMP v3 Enable SNMP v3: Provide encryption and the HTTPS protocol must be enabled.

Read Security Name: Input the name of Read Security Community.

Level of Security: There are three levels available: (auth, priv), (auth, no priv) and (no auth, no priv).

Write Security Name: Input the name of Write Security Community.

Level of Security: There are three levels available: (auth, priv), (auth, no priv) and (no auth, no priv).

SNMP Port

The port of SNMP, the default is 161.

Save the configuration.
Note:
  • The settings of SNMP software should be the same as the settings you configure here.
  • A reboot is required for the settings to take effect.