UserGate supports the SNMP v2c and SNMP v3 protocols for monitoring purposes. The system can use both SNMP queries and SNMP traps, thereby allowing you to track critical parameters of UserGate directly from the SMNP management software deployed in your company.
To set up the SNMP-based monitoring, you should first define the SNMP rules. To create a new SNMP rule, click Add in the SNMP section and specify the following parameters:
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Name |
Description |
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Name |
Rule name |
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Trap host IP, port |
IP address of the trap server and the port on which the server will be listening for events (usually UDP 162). This option is necessary only if you want to send traps to the notification center. |
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Community |
SNMP community - a string for identification of the UserGate server and the SNMP management server for SNMP v2c. Make sure to use only digits and Latin letters. |
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Context |
Optional parameter which defines the SNMP context. Make sure to use only digits and Latin letters. |
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Version |
Specify the version of the SNMP protocol that you want to use in this rule. Possible values are SNMP v2 and SNMP v3. |
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Operation: SNMP queries |
When enabled, the system will be retrieving and handling SNMP queries from the SNMP manager. |
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Operation: SNMP traps |
When enabled, the system will be sending SNMP traps to the management server. |
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Username |
Applicable for SNMP v3 only. Username for authentication of the SNMP manager. |
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Authentication type |
Select an authentication mode for the SNMP manager. Possible values:
The most secure mode is authPriv. |
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Authentication algorithm |
Algorithm used for authentication |
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Authentication password |
Password used for authentication |
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Encryption algorithm |
Algorithm used for encryption. Possible values are DES and AES. |
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Encryption password |
Password used for encryption |
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Events |
Specify parameters which will be available for the SNMP manager. If you enabled sending traps, then the system will be sending a trap each time when the critical value is achieved. |
Important! Make sure that all authentication settings for SNMP v2c (community) and SNMP v3 (user, authentication type, authentication algorithm, authentication password, encryption algorithm, encryption password) in the SNMP manager are exactly the same as in UserGate.
For more details on how to configure authentication parameters for your SNMP manager, please refer to the manuals of the SNMP management software you are using.
By clicking Download MIBs, you can download MIB files with UserGate monitoring parameters and then use them in your SNMP manager. UserGate has its own unique ID 45741 for SNMP (Private Enterprise Number).