Configuring SNMP using the webpages
Prerequisites:
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Refer to Restoration of temporarily disabled configuration settings in webpages to know availability of these features on your meter model.
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IPv6 support is available only in PM5560 / PM5563 / PM5580 meter models with firmware version 4.5.0 or later.
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IPv4 and IPv6 address, IPv4 subnet mask, IPv4 and IPv6 gateway, IPv6 global address. If you do not have these details, contact your local network administrator.
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Login credentials for the webpages.
To configure SNMP using the webpages:
- Login to the meter webpages.
- Based on your meter firmware version, click OR click .
- Modify the settings as required.
SNMP parameters available using the webpages
Parameter Values Description Enable SNMP
Yes / No
Enables or disables SNMP on your meter.
System Contact
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Enter the name of your SNMP administrator.
System Name
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Enter a descriptive name for your meter.
System Location
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Enter your meter’s location.
Read-only Community Name / Write-only Community Name
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Enter the community name used for SNMP requests.
NOTE:It is highly recommended to set a community name that best meets your security guidelines. The community Name must contain between 8 and 16 characters with at least 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character.
*The special characters allowed are “@#$%&”.
Enable SNMP Traps
Yes / No
Enables SNMP trapping on your meter.
Trap Receiver 1 IP Address / Trap Receiver 2 IP Address
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Enter up to 2 trap receiver IP addresses where trap messages are sent.
NOTE: The IP addresses for Trap Receiver 1 and Trap Receiver 2 depend on the internet protocol mode you configure: IPv4, IPv6, or both.*Available only in latest firmware versions: -
PM5560 / PM5562 / PM5562MC / PM5563 / PM5580 meter models: 4.0.0 or later
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PM5570 / PM5660 / PM5760 meter models: 6.0.0 or later
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PM5650 meter model: 4.10.0 or later
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PM5561 meter model: 12.0.0 or later
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PM5661 / PM5761 meter models: 14.0.0 or later
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