Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) allows for encrypted and authenticated network connections. It also lets a system support person select the desired level of security. Prior to use, at least one user name and password must be assigned from the settings page.
To configure SNMPv3 through the Embedded Web Server:
Open a Web browser. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/.
Click Configuration.
Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.
Click SNMP.
SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three levels of support:
No authentication and no encryption
Authentication with no encryption
Authentication and encryption