Changing SNMP Settings in Umango

Changing SNMP Settings in Umango

Umango uses SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to discover and interact with supported multifunction devices (MFDs) on the network. These settings can be customized via the Advanced Configuration Screen.

Default SNMP Settings

By default, Umango uses the following SNMP settings for discovery:

Setting Description Setting Name Default Value
*SNMP Version SNMPVersion 2
SNMP Port SNMPPort 161
SNMP Community SNMPCommunity public

* Versions prior to 25.4.0.1 were set to SNMPv1 by default

How to Modify These Settings

  1. Access the Advanced Configuration Screen
    Visit the related knowledge article explaining this if needed.
  2. Change the SNMP Settings
    In the Advanced Configuration table, add or edit the following keys:
    • SNMPVersion: Set to 1, 2 (version 3 not supported)
    • SNMPPort: Typically 161
    • SNMPCommunity: Typically public but set to your device's SNMP community
  3. Save and Apply
    After updating the settings, save your changes.
    Restart discovery or services as needed.
Notes:
  • SNMPv3 is not fully supported.
  • If no override is provided, the default values shown above will be used.
  • You can verify device visibility by running a discovery in the Umango Dashboard.

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