Enabling SNMP on Windows XP

Enabling SNMP on targeted devices is necessary if one wants to receive SNMP information from those devices. This information includes monitoring CPU and memory usage via PacketTrap Perspective.
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Navigate to the Control Panel and double click 'Programs and Features'

Click 'Add/Remove Windows Components'

Select and double-click 'Management and Monitoring Tools'.

Make sure both boxes are checked and click [OK].

You are returned to the previous dialog. Click [Next >].

When configuration is complete. Click [Finish]. Return to the Control Panel and double-click 'Administrative Tools'

Inside 'Administrative Tools' double-click 'Computer Management'

Under 'Services and Applications' click 'Services' and then scroll down to the SNMP Service in the right hand pane

Double Click 'SNMP Service'

1. Navigate to the 'Security Tab'
2. Make sure 'Accept SNMP packets from any host' is checked
3. For routine public enablement, under 'Accepted community names' click [Add]
4. Leave 'Community Rights' as 'READ ONLY'
5. Enter 'public' for the 'Community Name'

Save Settings. Start the Service.

1. Click [OK] twice until you are back at the 'Services' screen
2. Right Click on the 'SNMP Service' and select 'Start'
3. The SNMP Service Status will change to 'Started'

Additional Resources

An article containing useful information on SNMP can be found on the CISCO site at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/535/3.html


Configuring SNMP Support for Cisco Devices: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios122/122cgcr/ffun_c/fcfprt3/fcf014.htm

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