Configuring SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol for monitoring and controlling communication devices in a network by accessing a Management Information Base (MIB). Configure these settings according to the purpose of use and environment of the machine.
The machine supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv3. You can also use both at the same time. Trap notification is not supported.
When SNMP management software is installed on the network, you can use the software to configure, monitor, and control the machine remotely from a computer. For more information, see the manual of the software you are using.
SNMPv1
SNMPv1 defines the scope of communication using information called a "community name." As the community name is sent to the network in plain text, the security of the network is vulnerable. To ensure network security, disable SNMPv1 and use SNMPv3. When SNMPv1 is disabled, you will not be able to use some functions such as obtaining information from the machine using the printer driver.
SNMPv3
SNMPv3 communicates using user information for SNMPv3. This protocol enables you to configure the authentication and encryption in the user information to monitor and control communication devices on the network with a solid security system.
 
This section describes how to configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
On the control panel, select [Menu] in the [Home] screen, and then select [Preferences] to configure the settings. However, the control panel can only be used to enable or disable SNMPv1 and SnMPv3. [SNMP Settings]
Administrator privileges are required. The machine must be restarted to apply the settings.
Required Preparations
To configure SNMPv3, you must enable TLS. Using TLS
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Log in to Remote UI in System Manager Mode. Starting Remote UI
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On the Portal page of Remote UI, click [Settings/Registration]. Portal Page of Remote UI
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Click [Network Settings] [SNMP Settings] [Edit].
The [Edit SNMP Settings] screen is displayed.
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In [SNMPv1 Settings], set SNMPv1.
To Enable SNMPv1
To Disable SNMPv1
Clear the [Use SNMPv1] checkbox.
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In [SNMPv3 Settings], configure SNMPv3.
To Enable SNMPv3
To Disable SNMPv3
Clear the [Use SNMPv3] checkbox.
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In [Printer Management Information Acquisition Settings], select whether to obtain the printer management information.
To regularly obtain printer management information from the machine, such as protocols and ports, select the [Acquire Printer Management Information from Host] checkbox.
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Click [OK].
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Restart the machine. Restarting the Machine
The settings are applied.
Changing the Port Number
To change the port number of the SNMP server, see the following:
Changing the Port Number
965L-01X