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Network management system and network management method

US8862997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2012
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network management system which is capable of easily identifying devices, and enhancing the operability of a device management application used by a manager. The network management system includes devices, and a server connected to the devices via a network. The server is configured to be capable of communicating with the devices by SNMPv1, SNMPv3 and SLP. When SNMPv1 can be used for a device, the server acquires device information from the device by SNMPv1. When SNMPv1 cannot be used but SNMPv3 can be used for a device, and an SNMPv3 password is registered, the server acquires device information from the device by SNMPv3. When SNMPv1 cannot be used but SNMPv3 can be used for a device, and a SNMPv3 password is not registered, the server acquires device information from the device by SLP.

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