Configuration Procedures (UI)

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Follow these steps in the Kentik portal to configure Flow and SNMP collection via the Universal Agent.

  1. Access Agent Configuration for Capability Install

  2. Configure Flow Proxy Capability

  3. Configure SNMP/ST Capability

Install Agent Capabilities

  1. Log in to the Kentik portal and navigate to Settings » Universal Agents.

  2. Identify the target agent in the list, then click it to open the management panel.

  3. Click Install next to the capability you wish to install.

Configure Flow Proxy Capability

  1. In Settings » Universal Agents, select Flow Proxy from the capability list.

  2. Click the Edit button to configure the following parameters:

    • Host: The local IP address (default 0.0.0.0).

    • Port: The UDP port for incoming telemetry (e.g., 9995).

    • Site: The site associated with this data.

    • My Network: The internal network boundary definition.

  3. Click Save.

Configure SNMP/ST Capability

  1. Navigate to Settings » Networking Devices.

  2. Click the device name from the list you wish to configure.

  3. In the top right of the device page, select the gear icon.

  4. Select the SNMP tab and configure the enrichment settings as described in the menu:

    1. Credentials: Create a new credential or use an existing credential.

    2. Collection Agent: Select the Kentik agent to collect ST data.

    3. Monitoring Template: Choose a template to be applied for SNMP monitoring.

    4. Device SNMP IP: Enter the IP that Kentik should use to connect to your SNMP Device.

    5. Port: Enter a port number for SNMP polling of your device.

  5. Click Save.