Credential Type

Description

Typical Use

SNMPv1

SNMPv2

Administrative SNMP domains (for example, networks and subnets) are defined by a shared SNMP community string.

Poll with WhatsUp Gold performance monitors with access to MIBs on any device running an SNMP agent with a default ("public") or otherwise configured community string.

SNMPv3

User based security with SNMP message authentication for data integrity and origin authentication.

Poll with WhatsUp Gold Performance monitors for SNMP-enabled devices using SNMPv1,v2,v3.

  • Ensure message privacy between a SNMPv3 agent and management station.
  • Protect against MITM attacks due to replay.