Only the communities that you define can access to the switch using the SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 protocols. Only those communities with read/write level access can be used to change the configuration using SNMP.
To add an SNMP community:
- Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable. - Launch a web browser.
- In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
The login window opens. - Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The System Information page displays. - Select System > SNMP > SNMP V1/V2 > Community Configuration.
- In the Management Station IP field, specify the IP address of the management station.
- In the Management Station IP Mask field, specify the subnet mask to associate with the management station IP address.
Together, the management station IP and the management station IP mask denote a range of IP addresses from which SNMP clients can use that community to access this device. If either the management station IP or management station IP mask value is 0.0.0.0, access is allowed from any IP address. Otherwise, every client’s address is ANDed with the mask, as is the management station IP address. If the values are equal, access is allowed. For example, if the management station IP and management station IP mask parameters are 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0, then any client whose address is 192.168.1.0 through 192.168.1.255 (inclusive) is allowed access. To allow access from only one station, use a management station IP mask value of 255.255.255.255, and use that machine’s IP address for client address. - In the Community String field, specify a community name.
- From the Access Mode menu, select the access level for this community, which is either Read/Write or Read Only.
- From the Status menu, select to enable or disable the community.
If you select Enable, the community name must be unique among all valid community names or the set requests are rejected. If you select Disable, the community name becomes invalid. - Click the Add button.
The selected community is added.
For more information, see the following knowledge base articles:
- How do I modify an existing SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 community on my NETGEAR GS728TPv2, GS728TPPv2, GS752TPv2, or GS752TPP switch?
- How do I delete an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 community on my NETGEAR GS728TPv2, GS728TPPv2, GS752TPv2, or GS752TPP switch?
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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