Adding a new SNMP device to NetCrunch device Database? (ver 7.x,8.x)

There are two methods in NetCrunch to add a new SNMP device.

1st Method

1. Select Actions->New Device Type.
2. Set Automatically identify node option.
3. Select a node for which the new device type should be created. Click Next.
4. Verify the SysobjID and SysDscr parameteres or add them manually if no node has been selected in the previous window. Click Next.
5. Select appropriate device class, manufacturer, model. Click OK.

Note:if there is no proper records, simply type in your custom information and default icon for newly created device type.

2nd method

I. Get SysobjID

The best method to get SysObjID from SNMP device is to use iTools that is provided with NetCrunch.

1. Start iTools and switch to SNMP tab.
2. Switch to MIB Browser on the left panel.
3. Browse to: iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib-2.system, select sysObjectID.
4. Type in IP address of desired device and hit Run button.
5. Copy value returned in iTools.

II. NetCrunch Device List Editor

1. Go to Actions -> Manage device types.
2. Click Add Device Definition button.
3. Paste previously copied value into SysObjectID field.
4. Select appropriate Device Class, Manufacturer and Model (Note: If there is no proper record on the list, simply type it in). Click OK.
5. Once a new type is created, double click on it and set up an icon.
6. Click Yes to save changes.