On the device info page enter in the server IP or hostname of the server you want to monitor, then enter the SNMP information we setup in step 2. Now launch the program and let’s walk through the configuration (this is also super easy) The install is super easy just run the installer and accept the defaults. Step 3: Install & Configure SolarWinds Real Time Bandwidth Analyzer Now that SNMP is installed and configured we can move onto installing the bandwidth analyzer tool. You only want authorized devices to read SNMP packets. This allows the SNMP service agent to access SNMP packets from remote hosts. I’m going to be monitoring bandwidth remotely so I entered the IP of my workstation.
If you are installing the tool locally you can leave it as is.īelow is a screenshot of my SNMP settings. Next, add the remote server or workstation IP that will be running the bandwidth analyzer. To change the SNMP settings open up services.msc and open the SNMP Service.Ĭlick on the Security tab, if there is a community string listed delete it. You should always change default settings for security reasons. Follow the steps below to install the SNMP service.Ĭlick on Manage then Add Roles and FeaturesĬlick next through the wizard, select the server you want to install it on, click next to features and select the SNMP Service. The SNMP agent is built into Windows Servers it just needs to be installed through Roles and Features.
It is the most popular protocol for monitoring bandwidth on Windows Servers. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol for managing and monitoring devices. Step 1: Download SolarWinds Bandwidth Monitoring Toolīefore installing we need to configure SNMP, see step 2. If you don’t like video tutorials or want more details, then continue reading the instructions below.
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