RUCKUS One provides support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2 and SNMPv3), which allows you to query information (such as system status, AP list) and to configure system settings using a Network Management System (NMS) or an SNMP MIB browser. You can also enable SNMP traps to receive immediate notifications for possible AP and system issues. SNMPv3 provides enhanced security features, including authentication and encryption, ensuring that the data being transmitted is secure and only accessible to authorized users.

1. From the navigation bar, select Network Control > Policies & Profiles.
   The Policies & Profiles page is displayed.
2. In the Policies & Profiles page, click SNMP Agent tile and click Add SNMP Agent. Alternatively, in the Policies & Profiles page, click Add Policy or Profile then select the SNMP Agent tile, and click Next.
   The Add SNMP Agent page is displayed.

   
   
   

3. Enter a profile name, at least 2 characters in length.
4. In the SNMPv2 Agent section, click Add SNMPv2 Agent if your network uses SNMPv2 and configure the following settings:
   The Add SNMPv2 Agent sidebar is displayed.

   
   
   

   Note: If you want to add more than one SNMPv2 Agent, click the Add another SNMPv2 agent check box. Selecting this option keeps the Add SNMPv2 Agent sidebar open.
   1. Community Name: Enter a name for the SNMPv2 agent, ranging from 1 through 31 characters.
   2. Privilege: Select one of the following options:
      • Read-only: Enables a read-only community string for SNMPv2 Get-Requests. Select Read-only to restrict access to critical configurations.
      • Notification: Select one of the following options and enter the target IP address and target port number. By default, port 162 is selected.
        • Trap: Choose this option to send an SNMPv2 trap notification. Traps are quick, unacknowledged notifications sent from an SNMPv2 agent to a management system. They are suitable for situations where immediate notification is important, but guaranteed delivery is not critical.
        • Inform: Choose this option to send an SNMPv2 inform notification. Informs are acknowledged notifications sent from an SNMPv2 agent to a management system. This option is ideal for critical notifications where confirmation of receipt is necessary. If no acknowledgment is received, the inform message is resent.
   3. Click Add.
   The new SNMPv2 Agent profile is added to the SNMPv2 Agent table.
5. In the SNMPv3 Agent section, click Add SNMPv3 Agent if your network uses SNMPv3 and configure the following settings:
   The Add SNMPv3 Agent sidebar is displayed.

   Note: If you want to add more than one SNMPv3 Agent, click the Add another SNMPv3 agent checkbox. Selecting this option keeps the Add SNMPv3 Agentsidebar open.

   
   
   

   1. User Name: Enter a user name for the SNMPv3 agent, ranging from 3 through 32 characters.
   2. Authentication Mode: Select one of the following options:
      • SHA: Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) is a message hash function with a 160-bit output. By default, SHA is selected. Choose this option for enhanced security and data integrity.
      • MD5: Message-Digest algorithm 5 (MD5) is a message hash function with a 128-bit output. Choose this option for faster processing.
   3. Authentication Password: Enter an authentication password that fulfills the following criteria:
      • Blank Spaces: The password must not contain any blank spaces.
      • Character Complexity: The password must include the following characters: uppercase (A to Z), lowercase (a to z), digits (0 to 9), special characters, and adhere to the following rules:
        • The password must be at least 8 characters in length (maximum is 32 characters)
        • Must include at least one lowercase letter and one uppercase letter
        • Must include at least one number
        • Must include at least one special character
      • Weak password: A password that does not fulfil the Character Complexity rules is considered a weak password. A weak password is not allowed.
      • Usage of Special Characters:
        • The password can include the following special characters from (!) (char 33) to (~) (char 126): ~!@#$%^&*()-=_+[]{}|;':",./<>?
        • The password must not begin with the special character “~” (tilde)
        • The password cannot include the special characters "`" (grave accent) and "\" (backslash)
        • The password cannot include the special characters "$(" consecutively, but a "$" (dollar sign) and "(" (opening parenthesis) can be used separately in the password

      The password complexity indicator visually displays the complexity of the password, categorizing it as Insecure, Very Weak, Weak, Poor, or Strong, each shown in different colors. Additionally, the icon will display a green checkmark for each fulfilled password criterion.

   4. Privacy: Select one of the following options:
      • None: By default, None is selected. This option is suitable when encryption is not needed.
      • DES (Data Encryption Standard): This option is suitable for legacy systems where compatibility with older systems is necessary.
      • AES (Advanced Encryption Standard): This option is suitable for modern applications where a higher level of security is provided.
   5. Privacy Phrase: Enter a privacy phrase, which is at least 8 characters in length.
      Note: This field is displayed only if you select Privacy as DES or AES.
   6. Privilege: Select one of the following options:
      • Read-only: Enables a read-only community string for SNMPv3 Get-Requests. Select Read-only to restrict access to critical configurations.
      • Notification: Select one of the following options and enter the target IP address and target port number. By default, port 162 is selected.
        • Trap: Choose this option to send an SNMPv3 trap notification. Traps are quick, unacknowledged notifications sent from an SNMPv3 agent to a management system. They are suitable for situations where immediate notification is important, but guaranteed delivery is not critical.
        • Inform: Choose this option to send an SNMPv3 inform notification. Informs are acknowledged notifications sent from an SNMPv3 agent to a management system. This option is ideal for critical notifications where confirmation of receipt is necessary. If no acknowledgment is received, the inform message is resent.
   7. Click Add.
      The new SNMPv3 Agent profile is added to the SNMPv3 Agent table.
6. In the Add SNMP page, click Add to add the SNMP Agent profile.
   The SNMP Agent profile is created and is displayed in the SNMP Agent page.