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title: "Run an SNMP Scan"
slug: "snmp-asset-managemnet-guide"
description: "SNMP is used by devices as a method of communicating basic and real-time information across a network.Each device contains OIDs, variables that communicate data about the device."
updated: 2024-08-01T10:34:15Z
published: 2024-08-01T10:34:15Z
canonical: "documentation.sysaid.com/snmp-asset-managemnet-guide"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.sysaid.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Run an SNMP Scan

> [!NOTE]
> Prerequisites for an SNMP Scan
> 
> Before scanning for SNMP devices, be sure that the following conditions are in place:
> 
> - Devices for discovery are enabled for SNMP version 1, 2, or 3.
> - Devices enabled for SNMP v3 have a set password
> - Device Community String match the scan’s defined String
> - Devices limited to SNMP access per IP address or Host Name enable access to the RDS or the SysAid server
> - At least one device network adapters contain a valid MAC address on the following OID: 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.6.X.

This article provides the required steps for running an [SNMP Scan in SysAid](https://documentation.sysaid.com/classic/docs/snmp-scan-list).

### Step 1

## Open SNMP Scan List

![](https://cdn.document360.io/52d3cb6c-cc81-43c2-b6f7-cbabcb449271/Images/Documentation/open snmp scans.gif)

The SNMP Scan List displays all of your saved SNMP Scans.

To open the list, do the following:

1. Go to Service Desk Settings
2. Go to Network Discovery > SNMP Scan

### Step 2

## Create SNMP Scan

![](https://cdn.document360.io/52d3cb6c-cc81-43c2-b6f7-cbabcb449271/Images/Documentation/new snmp scams.gif)

Once you’ve opened the SNMP Scan List, click **New**.

This will open the SNMP Scan Form.

### Step 3

## Fill in SNMP Scan Form

This is where you populate the SNMP Scan form with the required information, which correspond to the SNMP List Columns.

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Name** | The name you select for this SNMP scan. |
| **RDS** | Select the RDS you want this scan to use to scan for the assets. |
| **SNMP Version** | Select the version of SNMP you want to use when scanning your network. If a device does not support the selected SNMP version, it may not be discovered during the scan. |
| **Credentials** | Select the credentials to apply to the RDS you select for this SNMP scan. To view all of the existing sets of credentials or create a new set of credentials, see the [Credentials list.](/v1/docs/credentials-list) Be sure that the selected credentials contains the correct community name in the User Name field, and that the password field contains the [community string](/v1/docs/snmp-scan-list). Also ensure that the Valid for SNMP check box is selected. |
| **Start IP** | Enter the starting IP address for the IP range you want to scan. |
| **End IP** | Enter the ending IP address. |
| **Exclude IP List** | Enter IPs you want to exclude from thedefined IP range. Use commas to separate multiple entries. |
| **Schedule** | Select the check box if you'd like this scan to run on a defined schedule. |
| **Next Run** | If you selected the Schedule check box, select the first date to automatically run the scan. |
| **Repeat Every** | Select the interval on which the scan runs. |
| **Quick** | Select the check box for a quick scan. When selected for this scan, SysAid runs the scan on the **online** computers within the defined IP range only. A quick scan is faster, but may miss any computers that come online after the list of online computers is prepared. |

When you complete the form, select **Apply** or **OK**.

To manually run this scan, click **Run Now**.

> [!NOTE]
> How to obtain Network Discovery Credentials
> 
> Network Administrators or Admins with the necessary access and permissions to configure and manage Network Devices can obtain Credentials by performing these steps:
> 
> 1. Identify Required Credentials (e.g. SNMP community strings, usernames, and passwords)
> 2. Log into the Network Devices (e.g., routers, switches, printers) to configure or retrieve the necessary SNMP credentials
> 3. Add them to the relevant SNMP Form Fields

### Edit SNMP Scan

To edit an SNMP Scan (click on the SNMP Scan record in the SNMP Scan List), follow these steps:

1. Update the desired parameters
2. Click **Apply**
3. Click **OK**

### Delete SNMP Scan

To delete an SNMP Scan, click its record’s checkbox(es) and click **Delete**.