Configure SNMP on a Cisco router or switch
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands.
SNMP is still the most popular way to monitor the performance of network devices, including Cisco routers and switches. With an SNMP management station, you can graph the performance of network devices. In addition, Cisco devices can send alerts (called traps) to the management station, which you can configure to alert you.