[Router/SNMP]

[Gregory D Hough]

Tlug,

Starting over from scratch is a daunting task for a Linux hobbyist. I  
needed a quick fix so we could have two machines sharing a connection.  
The fix is a hardware Firewall/Router (Linksys BEFSX41-CA). I chose  
this model because it was available and inexpensive. The only problem I  
had with the setup was the default MTU of 1492. An MTU of 1400 solved  
the browser hiccups.

This model includes 4 ports. One port may be designated for DMZ. The  
unit does provide some simple logging capabilities that can be stored  
on a designated machine on the network. The problem is that the  
LogViewing software provided on the manufactures disc is for Windows. I  
can view the current logs with a browser but I'd like them to go to a  
dedicated Linux machine for storage. However, the protocol it uses  
(SNMPv1) to me, is anything BUT Simple.

I have done some initial googling for SNMP, enough to learn the current  
version of this protocol is v3 and that I'll need a slew of new  
software.

Is anyone out there familiar with snmp-trap/routers that could point me  
to a well-written condensed tutorial? I need just enough info to store/ 
view the logs for now.

Thanks,
farmer6re9
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