SNMP Settings

The SNMP protocol is used for providing and transferring management information within the network environment. The IB-54 provides information about out-of-paper conditions and other printer errors to the PC via an SNMP trap. Communication is carried out between the system on the PC side and the IB-54 (SNMP agent) based on the database called the "MIB" which is stored within the IB-54. As an SNMP agent, the IB-54 supports the MIB-II standard and stores this information.

The IB-54 supports SNMPv1/v2c and SNMPv3. At the time of factory shipment, SNMPv3 is disabled, and SNMPv1/v2c is enabled (both cannot be enabled). Normally, there is no need to change the SNMP settings. When you wish to change the error notification details, etc., follow the explanation below to change the trap settings.

• Conditions required for SNMP configuration
• Configuring SNMP

Conditions required for SNMP configuration

When using SNMP, make sure that:

• The TCP/IP protocol is installed on the PC from which you want to manage the IB-54 via SNMP.
• The IB-54 is physically installed and the Printer/MFP is powered on.
• The IP address has been configured properly for the IB-54.

Configuring SNMP

To configure the SNMP settings, you can use a web browser. For details, refer to the section on Using a Web Browser to Manage the IB-54.

1. Launch a web browser.

2. In the address bar, enter the IP address assigned to the IB-54.

3. The web browser displays the IB-54's Web page.

4. Login to the IB-54's Web page with administrator privileges.

   Refer to 1-3. Accessing IB-54's Web Page. When not logged in with administrator privileges, the settings cannot be changed.

5. From the left menu on the Web page, click Management/E-mail > SNMP.

   

   Figure 1. IB-54's Web Page SNMP Settings Page

6. Complete each field. The fields are described below

   Item	Description
   SNMPv3	Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) SNMPv3. The SNMPv3 protocol provides security using DES encryption and MD5/SHA authentication. When SNMPv3 is ON, set SNMPv1/v2c to READONLY or OFF.
   Authentication Protocol	Select MD5 / SHA1 / SHA-224 / SHA-256 / SHA-384 / SHA-512.
   Encryption	Select the encryption algorithm from the following choices. Select OFF when encryption is not used. OFF DES AES To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs to be set to ON.
   Read Only User User Name	Enter the username used by SNMPv3. Maximum of 32 single-byte characters.
   Authentication Password	Enter the password for authentication. Maximum of 40 single-byte characters.
   Privacy Password	Enter the password for encryption. Maximum of 32 single-byte characters.
   Read/Write User User Name	Enter the username used by SNMPv3. Maximum of 32 single-byte characters.
   Authentication Password	Enter the password for authentication. Maximum of 40 single-byte characters.
   Privacy Password	Enter the password for encryption. Maximum of 32 single-byte characters.
   SNMPv1/v2c	SNMPv1/v2c can be set to enabled (ON), READONLY, or disabled (OFF). Turn SNMPv3 off if this setting is set to OFF.
   Read Community	This is used to read device information. The default read community string is public. The correct read community needs to be entered for an administration utility to send an SNMP request to read a value, otherwise the IB-54 will reject the request.
   Write Community	This setting functions similarly to the read community setting except that it is used for SNMP requests to write values.
   sysContact	This is the MIB-II sysContact object, which typically contains the email address of the network administrator.
   sysName	This is the MIB-II sysName object, which typically contains the host name or domain name of the IB-54.
   sysLocation	This is the MIB-II sysLocation object, which typically contains information about the location of the IB-54.
   HP Web Jetadmin Compatibility	Enables (YES) or disables (NO) compatibility with HP Web Jetadmin.




7. Click Submit.

8. Click Trap.

9. Fill in each of the fields. A description of each of the fields is given below.

   Item	Description
   Authentication Traps	Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the Authentication Traps object. If this setting is enabled (ON), an SNMP trap is generated if an attempt is made to read or write using an invalid community string. The trap is sent to the contained trap address.
   Trap Community	The SNMP trap community string used when the IB-54 generates a trap.
   Trap IP Address (IPv4)	The IP address that receives traps.
   Trap IP Address (IPv6)	The IP address that receives traps.
   Selected Errors	Select the events that generate traps from Low Toner, Add Toner, Paper Jam, Add Paper, Cover Open, and All Other Errors.




10. Click Submit to complete the configuration.

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