Re: SNMP Management

Matthew S. Crocker (matthew@crocker.com)
Thu, 10 Oct 1996 08:33:28 -0400 (EDT)

We use 3COM Trascend Network Manager for our network (we use 3com
switches). We are looking into HP OpenView for Windows and CiscoWorks to
manage all our routers.

I just opened up the Transcend 5.0 box I'll install it this week and see
how well it handles non 3com stuff.

-Matt

-Matthew S Crocker "The mask, given time, comes
Crocker Communications to be the face itself." -anonymous
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On Wed, 9 Oct 1996 alexm@agetech.net wrote:

> Nope wont do. I need a windows 95, Windows Nt or a LINUX version. Thanx
> for the response though. Anyone else have any software?
>
> Jeremy Malli wrote:
> >
> > I've been using an application called InterMapper for my SNMP management.
> > It basically shows me my entire network; routers, servers, modems,
> > whatever, and displays the traffic flow, Ethernet and WAN errors in 30
> > second intervals. I can have it email me or page me automatically if any
> > section of the network goes down or receives too many errors. It's only
> > available for the Mac though. You can find it at:
> >
> > http://www.dartmouth.edu/netsoftware/intermapper.html
> >
> > >Jeremy Malli wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I'm currently using two PM-2ER units, and was wondering how to setup the
> > >> SNMP parameters on those units? My HP Routers show everything just fine,
> > >> traffic flow, WAN Port Speed, Interface Type, etc... But the Livingston
> > >> units simply show the interface type as 'other (Broadband)'. Is there a
> > >> way to change this? The units work fine over our frame-relay connection,
> > >> it's just a little annoying not being able to monitor traffic flow...
> > >>
> > >> Jeremy Malli - Visionary Communications, Inc.
> > >> Your Link to the Future...
> > >>
> > >> Visionary Communications, Inc.
> > >> 400 S. Kendrick, Suite 301
> > >> Gillette, WY 82716
> > >> Voice: (888) 682-1884
> > >> FAX: (307) 682-2519
> > >> Internet: jeremy@vcn.com
> > >
> > >I have been looking for a good solution to use the SNMP effeciantly. I
> > >set up the Portmaster to use SNMP and got some software for SNMP but I
> > >really dont see a use for SNMP. I know some people are going to screma
> > >at me but remember I dont know much about SNMP. I just got it working
> > >the other day. I would like to know what is the true use of SNMP and
> > >what software should i use with it.
> >
> > Jeremy Malli - Visionary Communications, Inc.
> > Your Link to the Future...
> >
> > Visionary Communications, Inc.
> > 400 S. Kendrick, Suite 301
> > Gillette, WY 82716
> > Voice: (888) 682-1884
> > FAX: (307) 682-2519
> > Internet: jeremy@vcn
>