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Add support for SNMPv3 authNoPriv mode in PRTG

As a network engineer managing devices from ISPs and vendors with restricted SNMP configurations, I want PRTG to support SNMPv3 authNoPriv mode (authentication without encryption) so that I can monitor critical infrastructure devices that only allow this security level.

Currently, PRTG only supports SNMPv3 with authPriv (authentication + encryption). Many providers, e.g. Telekom, only offer SNMPv3 in authNoPriv mode.

Example configuration (as provided by Telekom, not changeable):
Mode: authNoPriv
Authentication Protocol: MD5
Privacy (Encryption): None

Since PRTG does not support authNoPriv, monitoring such devices is currently impossible.

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In Progress  ·  AdminIsidora Jeremic (Admin, Paessler) responded  · 

Hi there,

Exciting news! Your idea is now in progress! Our team has started working on bringing this feature/improvement to life.

We're diligently developing and testing, and we'll keep you updated on our progress. We're excited about the positive impact this will have for Paessler users.

Thanks for your patience and for helping us enhance our products.

Best regards,

The Paessler Product Team

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  • AdminChristoph Franke (Admin, Paessler) commented  ·   ·  Report

    Hi there,

    please try the settings from the SNMPv3 screenshot in the sensor. That should make authNoPriv work, assuming the device is configured accordingly. So basically if no encryption key is provided, no encryption will be applied to the payload.

    Admittedly, this is not self-explanatory and will be changed in the future, but I hope you can successfully complete the technical configuration that way.