snmpstatus

Fetch the values

$ snmpstatus -v [version] -c [community] [ip]

$ snmpstatus [[-h|--help]]

snmpstatus [OPTIONS] HOSTNAME

-v version
    Specifies the SNMP version to use (1, 2c, or 3). Defaults to version 1.

-C community
    Specifies the SNMP community string. Defaults to 'public'.

-p port
    Specifies the UDP port to use. Defaults to 161.

-t timeout
    Sets the timeout value (in seconds) for SNMP requests. Defaults to 1.

-r retries
    Specifies the number of retries for SNMP requests. Defaults to 5.

HOSTNAME
    The hostname or IP address of the SNMP agent.

The `snmpstatus` command is a command-line tool used to retrieve status information from a network device that supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It sends SNMP requests to the specified device and displays the returned information, which can include system uptime, system description, contact information, and location. `snmpstatus` primarily uses SNMP's GET operation to gather data. This command is useful for quickly checking the availability and basic configuration of network devices. It uses a simplified interface focused on essential information rather than complex configurations. It is a diagnostic tool, helping to identify network connectivity problems or hardware failures by monitoring parameters such as system name, location, and interfaces.

The tool is part of the `net-snmp` package, a suite of SNMP tools crucial for network administration and monitoring.

Relies on a correctly configured SNMP agent on the target device. The community string must match the agent's configuration. Limited to basic information; for more advanced data retrieval, use `snmpwalk` or `snmpget`. SNMPv3 configuration might require additional parameters not supported by `snmpstatus` directly.

Using SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c with the default 'public' community string is highly insecure. It's advisable to use SNMPv3 or change the community string to a strong, unpredictable value. Ensure that SNMP access is restricted to authorized hosts.

The `snmpstatus` command is part of the `net-snmp` suite, which evolved from the earlier UCD-SNMP package. The initial development aimed to provide a robust, open-source SNMP implementation. The command's early use was focused on basic network device monitoring and quickly checking device status. Over time, the `net-snmp` suite has been enhanced to support newer SNMP versions and security features, and `snmpstatus` has continued to be used for simple status checks, even as more complex SNMP tools have become available.

snmpwalk(1), snmpget(1), snmpgetnext(1)