Install SNMP Plug-in

Introduction

SNMP (Plugin) – In simple terms, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a standard Internet protocol used to monitor and manage devices on IP networks.

Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, IP phones, printers, racks, and other hardware with SNMP capabilities.

The SNMP Plugin collects information from previously registered devices and displays it under Menu > Inventory > SNMP. Users can view the information provided by each device and export it to an XLSX file.

The Almaden SNMP Plugin runs on a Windows server with the Almaden Automatos Server Agent pre-installed. It enables monitoring of devices that have a standard SNMP agent properly installed and configured. The machine where the plugin is installed acts as a monitoring center, communicating with the monitored devices on the network every minute.

Although the plugin can only be installed on Windows platforms, it allows monitoring of any device on the network, provided the device supports and is configured for SNMP.

SNMP is widely used for monitoring and managing network devices and services, offering detailed insights into the status and performance of these assets.

Prerequisites

• Server with Windows Server 2012 R2or higher operating system and the Server Agent pre-installed.
• Only SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c
• This machine, responsible for device monitoring, must remain continuously powered on to collect data throughout the day.
• SNMP agent must be installed and enabled on the devices to be monitored by this plugin.
• The IP address of the host where the plugin is installed must be included in the range of allowed IP addresses to read the device’s status.
• The SNMP agent must be configured to send traps to the IP address of the host where the plugin is installed and to the “trap-listening” port.
• The default port for “trap-listening” is 162. If this port cannot be used for this purpose, it will be necessary to configure the plugin to use another port. This operation will be further explained in section 3.

Plugin SNMP (Download)

In the “Select Type” section, select “Server Agent”. After that, the available plugins for it will be displayed under “Plugins”, and you can download the “SNMP Plugin”.
NOTE: This plugin only works when installed alongside the “Server Agent”.

Installing SNMP Plugin

Note: The plugin can only be installed on a server with ASA.

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Configuring SNMP Plugin

Step1

Execute o ASA Control
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Automatos\Automatos Server Agent\asacontrol.exe”

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There are two possibilities for associating devices with SNMP protocols.
Adding the device IPs in the option: Add;
Performing Scan using the option: Discovery.

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Associating devices with the plugin

Add

1. Click on the button: Add;
2. In target > IP address, enter the desired IP, then click on the button: Test.

3. After testing with status: Success, click OK to add.

4. Added example device.

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Discovery

1. Click on the button: Discovery;

2. Enter the IP Range you want to scan.
3. Click the button: Start to start the scan.

4. Selecione o IP desejado e clique no botão: OK.

5. Added example device.

After configuring the devices, access CIQ ITAM to view them on the portal.

Read Manual – CIQ ITAM > SNMP