Configuring SNMP Service Properties

To receive SNMP traps, you must enable SNMP service and configure its settings on a recipient computer. Otherwise, you will not be able to receive SNMP traps.

To configure SNMP service on a recipient machine:

1. Install a standard Microsoft SNMP agent from the Windows distribution. For more information, see Microsoft TechNet Library.
2. From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
3. Double-click SNMP Service.
4. In the SNMP Service Properties window, click the Traps tab.
5. Add the public string to the Community name list.
6. Click the Security tab.
7. Make sure the Send authentication trap option is selected.
8. Add the public string to the Accepted community names list.
9. Select the Accept SNMP packets from any hosts option.
10. Click Apply and then OK to accept changes.