How to configure Cisco Switch to work with SNMP

Check this:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12.1_11_ax/configuration/guide/swsnmp.html#wp1059978

Hope it helps

msallam,

Thanks for the quick response.  I believe I am more basic than starting with the Cisco documentation.  How would I login into the switch on a Unix command line or browser?  Thanks sdruss

use minicom then write down your community strings for read write + RW and then read only = RO make sure to allow the SNMP port on your ACL and firewall if you have that in place

You can just telnet to the switch by writing this in a terminal:

telnet <IP>

where <IP> is the ip of the switch you are connecting to.
Or you can use a name if you have it defined in DNS.

msallam,

Thanks again.  I am familiar with telnet and have the IP address; however I don't have the username and password.  Any suggestions?

xzatech:

What is minicom?

Well... You must have the username and the password to do this.

Did you forget the username and the password?

msallam,

Never had either username or password.  I am the new guy and fully suspect my predecessor has a lot of key information that I certainly don't have.  Again, any suggestions?  I did contact Cisco last week - don't believe we have technical support contract.

Password recovery procedures:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps628/products_password_recovery09186a0080094184.shtml

You simply have to have the passwords. Then you can configure SNMP to suite your requirements.

minicom in Linux is used to console to a command line by means of either usb or serial  
 I agree with lrmoore password recovery may be in order

Thanks!  I am well on my way to success.  Again, appreciate the help.