All SNMP Sensor Types: Device Selection
All SNMP Sensor Types: Device Selection
After choosing the SNMP Sensor type clicking the Next button will bring up the Device Selection window.
In the Device Selection window, you have the options to enter the following information:
· Device Name / Alias
· IP Address / DNS Name
· SNMP Community String
· SNMP Port
In the Device Name / Alias field, you can enter the desired name with which to identify this device.
In the IP address / DNS name field, please enter the specific IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.1) / DNS name (e.g. router.corp.com) for the device you would like to monitor. Make sure that the information entered is accurate, as otherwise PRTG Traffic Grapher will not be able to access the device.
In the SNMP Community String field, enter the information required for the community string, in order to allow PRTG Traffic Grapher to access the device. The standard, default value for this is “public”.
In the SNMP Port field define the port number for the device you want to monitor. You can use the arrow keys to change the value or you can enter it directly in the field provided. The standard (default) value is 161.
Click Next to continue. Now PRTG Traffic Grapher tries to contact the device for the first time.
If the connection fails you will get an error message. In this case, please follow the instructions on the screen and see the manual for more information on troubleshooting!
Depending on the type of SNMP sensor you have chosen above please refer to the corresponding sections below.