---
title: "SNMP Automations"
description: "In oder to use SNMP on XEOX you have to do the following:"
category: "Port-Based NAC"
subcategory: "Port-Based NAC"
last_updated: "2023-03-31"
source_url: "https://docs.xeox.com/port-based-nac/kfxwencCzErupyXTXVc93F/snmp-automations/kBzLbNG6sUYrGzRwNkERB3"
---

# SNMP Automations

## What is SNMP

SNMP is a networking protocol used for the management and monitoring of network-connected devices in internet protocol networks.

## How to use it in XEOX

To use SNMP on XEOX, you need to follow these steps:

1. Go to **Port-Based NAC -> Active Network Components -> select site -> click on the switch**
2. Locate the fields for SNMP inventory and SNMP MAC and ensure they are filled out correctly.
3. Ensure that the switch is reachable from the radius server.

![notion image](https://docs.xeox.com/media/e823dab5c6d6324b.png)

By using SNMP inventory, you can retrieve the port information, serial number, and type of the switch. With SNMP MAC, you can determine which MAC-Addresses are connected to which ports. It's important to take the inventory first, followed by SNMP MAC; otherwise, the information retrieved may not make sense.

Of course, SNMP and the community string must be enabled on the switch.

Regarding MAC addresses:

If the MAC-Address is already known and no VLAN has been assigned yet:

The VLAN configured on the switch is automatically created (if not available) and assigned to the network card.