Configure SNMPv3 for cryptographically-based bidirectional authentication.

Products

• ProxySG Software - SGOS
• ISG Proxy

Issue/Introduction

Symantec ProxySG must configure SNMPv3 so that cryptographically-based bidirectional authentication is used.

Cause

Verify only SNMPv3 (which supports authentication) is configured on the Symantec ProxySG.

1. Log on to the Web Management Console.
2. Click Maintenance >> SNMP.
3. Ensure that only "Enable SNMPv3" is checked.
4. Click on "SNMPv3 Users" and ensure that a user exists in the list.

Resolution

Enable only SNMPv3 (which supports authentication) on the Symantec ProxySG.

1. Log on to the Web Management Console.
2. Click Maintenance >> SNMP.
3. Uncheck "Enable SNMPv1" and "Enable SNMPv2c" and check "Enable SNMPv3".
4. Click on "SNMPv3 Users", click "New" and enter the desired username, credentials, and authorization settings, click "OK".
5. Click "SNMPv3 Traps", click "New", enter the IP address/FQDN for the SNMP receiver.
6. Click "OK", click "Apply"