RFC 1658 (rfc1658) - Page 1 of 18

Definitions of Managed Objects for Character Stream Devices using SMIv2

Network Working Group                                         B. Stewart
Request for Comments: 1658                                  Xyplex, Inc.
Obsoletes: 1316                                                July 1994
Category: Standards Track


      Definitions of Managed Objects for Character Stream Devices
                              using SMIv2

Status of this Memo

   This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the
   Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
   improvements.  Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet
   Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state
   and status of this protocol.  Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Table of Contents

   1. Introduction ................................................    2
   2. The SNMPv2 Network Management Framework .....................    2
   2.1 Object Definitions .........................................    3
   3. Overview ....................................................    3
   3.1 Relationship to Interface MIB ..............................    4
   4. Definitions .................................................    4
   5. Acknowledgements ............................................   17
   6. References ..................................................   17
   7. Security Considerations .....................................   18
   8. Author's Address ............................................   18

1.  Introduction

   This memo defines an extension to the Management Information Base
   (MIB) for use with network management protocols in the Internet
   community.  In particular, it defines objects for the management of
   character stream devices.

2.  The SNMPv2 Network Management Framework

   The SNMPv2 Network Management Framework consists of four major
   components.  They are:

      o    RFC 1442 [1] which defines the SMI, the mechanisms used for
           describing and naming objects for the purpose of management.

      o    STD 17, RFC 1213 [2] defines MIB-II, the core set of managed
           objects for the Internet suite of protocols.




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