Use the following procedure to create a new principal:
Click New Principal on the SNMP Principals Configuration screen.
Type a user name in the Name text field of the Create New Principal screen shown below. This can be any combination of alpha-numeric characters.
Select the type of SNMP desired in the Type drop-down box.
Note: If SNMPV1, SNMPV2C, or SNMPV3 is selected, the Auth Algo, AuthPass, PrivPass and Confirm fields are non-functioning since they are not applicable to SNMPV1, SNMPV2C and SNMPV3 users. If SNMPMD5 or SNMPSHA is selected, the PrivPass and Confirm fields are non-functioning. If SNMPMD5DES or SNMPSHADES is selected, all fields are enabled.
Select MD5 or SHA (authentication algorithm type) in the Auth Algo drop-down box.
Type the user password in the AuthPass text box.
Re-type the user password in the Confirm text box.
Type the password in the PrivPass text box.
Re-type the password in the Confirm text box.
Type the engine ID in the Engine ID text box. If SNMPV1 or SNMPV2C is selected in the Type drop-down box, the Engine ID field is non-functioning.
Select the user level in the Access drop-down box. User levels are as follows:
None – Anyone with access to a serial or Ethernet port on the TimeProvider can execute commands set to this security level.
User – Can execute commands set at the User security level.
Admin – Can execute commands set at the Admin security level.
Security – Can access every command available.
Click OK to accept changes and return to the SNMP Principals Configuration screen, or Cancel to return to the SNMP Principals Configuration screen without saving changes.