300-410 Infrastructure Services Practice Question
A network administrator needs to configure a Cisco IOS router to send SNMP traps to a management server at 192.168.1.200 using SNMPv2c with the community string 'public'. Which command is required?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the command that defines a community string for SNMP access with the command that specifies a trap destination.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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snmp-server host 192.168.1.200 version 2c public
The snmp-server host command is used to specify the recipient of SNMP notifications, including traps and informs. By specifying the IP address, SNMP version (2c), and community string, the router is configured to send traps to the management server at 192.168.1.200 using SNMPv2c.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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snmp-server manager
Why it's wrong here
This command enables the SNMP manager functionality on the router, which is not related to sending traps. The SNMP manager allows the router to act as a management station, querying other devices. It does not configure the router to send traps to a remote server. This command is irrelevant to the requirement.
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snmp-server host 192.168.1.200 version 2c public
Why this is correct
This command specifies the SNMP trap recipient at 192.168.1.200 using SNMPv2c and the community string 'public'. It is the correct command to configure the destination for SNMP notifications. The 'version 2c' keyword ensures SNMPv2c is used, and 'public' is the community string for authentication.
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snmp-server enable traps snmp
Why it's wrong here
This command enables the router to send SNMP traps for SNMP-related events, but it does not specify the destination server. Without the snmp-server host command, traps will not be sent to 192.168.1.200. This command is necessary if you want to send SNMP traps, but it does not fulfill the requirement to target a specific server.
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snmp-server community public ro
Why it's wrong here
This command defines a read-only community string 'public' for SNMP access, but it does not specify a trap recipient. It allows management stations to query the router, but it does not configure the router to send traps to a specific server. The requirement is to send traps, so this command alone is insufficient.
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