Despite configuring SNMP settings on both the PRTG core server and client side, and allowing port 161 through the Windows Firewall, SNMP communication still fails. Should I allow additional ports for Windows Firewall compliance?
If you're working with SNMP, the firewall rules will be straightforward:
| Name | Protocol | Port | Source | Destination | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNMP | UDP | 161 | any | any | allow |
The most common issue is actually the configuration and setup of the SNMP agent on Windows:
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