The SNMP Monitor Service runs continuously based on the configuration mentioned below:
SNMP Trap Receiver Properties
Probe Interval
This is the interval of the queries. After each probe, the MonitorWare Agent SNMP Monitor process goes "to sleep". This period is specified in milliseconds.
Timeout limit
The amount of time (in milliseconds) the remote system is expected to answer in. If no response is received within this period, the ping fails and an event is generated. The default value of 1000 milliseconds is a proper value for most well connected networks. If the ping probe runs against a heavily loaded system and/or slow network link, the amount must be adjusted accordingly.
Remote host
Either the IP address or resolvable host name of the system you want to monitor. Please note that specifying a host name can cause the SNMP monitor to fail if DNS name resolution fails (for example due to a failing DNS server). To avoid this, specify an IP address.
SNMP Port
The port the SNMP listener is listening to. If in doubt, leave it at the default of 161.
Community
Specify the SNMP community to which the messages belong too.
SNMP Version
Can be used to restrict the SNMP versions. The availabe values are:
1. SNMP Version 1 only
2. SNMP Version 2c only
Query OID (Object ID)
This is the Object ID you will query the device for. You can use Browse option to select your OID. If you click the Browse link, the screen similiar to shown below is appeared:
MIB Browser
You can select your OID here.
Instance Subidentifier
The Instance Subidentifier defines the message you query, if the selected OID has multiple data.
Rule Set to Use
Name of the rule set to be used for this service. The Rule Set name must be a valid Rule Set.