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SNMP Credentials

Store the SNMP logins DashX uses to poll your network gear for interfaces, LLDP neighbors, bandwidth, and firmware. Define a profile once, then assign it to devices.

Create a credential profile​

  1. Go to Network → Topology → SNMP Credentials → New profile.

  2. Give it a name and set the port (default 161), then choose a version:

    SNMP v2c

    • Community — the community string (e.g. public, or your read‑only string).

    SNMP v3 (recommended — authenticated + encrypted)

    • User — the SNMPv3 username.
    • Auth protocol (SHA / MD5) + Auth password.
    • Priv protocol (AES / DES) + Priv password.

  3. Save. You can create several profiles (e.g. one per vendor or site).

Assign it to devices​

Open a switch/router/firewall → Edit → enable SNMP and pick the credential profile. DashX starts polling and the device's Interfaces tab and the Map fill in.

tip

Prefer v3 where your gear supports it — v2c community strings are sent in the clear. Use a read‑only credential; DashX only needs to read.