MIB Tools lets you examine the MIBs supported by an active device on your network and change the value of a writable MIB object and add instances of certain objects. Use the MIB Tools window to contact a device, view its supported MIBs, query the device for MIB values, and set a new value for a MIB object at the device. For more information on MIBs, see MIB Tools Overview.
The MIB Tools window is divided into several sections and tabs:
- Device - Use this area to specify the device you wish to contact with MIB requests.
- Select Protocol - Use this area to specify the SNMP protocol you wish to use to contact the device.
- Tree Tab - Displays the MIB database in a tree format.
- List Tab - Displays the MIB database in a list format.
- Details Tab - Provides detailed information about the MIB branch or leaf object selected in the Tree or List tab.
- Current Object - Use this area to perform a Query operation. A Query finds the current value set at the selected device for a specified MIB object.
- Results Table - Provides the results of device queries for MIB values, and lets you change the value of a writable MIB object.
The Menu Bar at the top of the window lets you access the MIB Tools Options window (Edit > Options) and Help. The Status Bar at the bottom of the window displays error and status information.
To access MIB Tools, select Tools > MIB Tools from the Console menu bar, or right-click a device in the Console left panel and select MIB Tools from the menu.
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