Several enhancements have been made to SNMP Version 3 functionality, to provide better security and separation of controls when configuring the system for for SNMP Version 3 (SNMPv3):

  • When the SNMP V3 check box is enabled, options specific to SNMPv2 are hidden (the values are saved).
  • SNMPv3 options now include an optional Privacy Password. This optional feature provides a second level of security, in addition to the required Authentication Password. To enable it, click the Enable privacy check box; the Privacy Password text box appears (along with the Privacy protocol selection box from previous releases).