How to Find the SNMPv3 Engine-ID using snmpget command
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Created On 09/25/18 19:50 PM - Last Modified 12/14/21 22:06 PM
Symptom
To find SNMPv3 Engine ID.
Environment
- Palo Alto Firewall or Panorama.
- PAN-OS 8.1 and above.
- SNMPv3 Configuration.
Resolution
Use SNMPv3 GET against the OID 1.3.6.1.6.3.10.2.1.1.0 to retrieve the engineID
This GET should respond with the engineID (in HEX).
Example:
$ snmpget -v 3 -u test -l authPriv -a SHA -A paloalto -x AES -X paloalto 172.17.128.23 1.3.6.1.6.3.10.2.1.1.0
iso.3.6.1.6.3.10.2.1.1.0 = Hex-STRING: 80 00 1F 88 04 30 30 30 30 30 34 39 35 32 36 30 37
The engine ID retrieved above is : 0x80001f8804303030303034393532363037 (Hex)
Note: Replace the snmpget variables (username/IP etc))as per your configuration.
Additional Information
Enable SNMP Monitoring