Error: Encrypted passwords must be in hex format

[mekael.itzik]

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version 8.2(1)

Device Manager Version 5.2(4)

What am I doing wrong in configuration SNMP v3 in ASA-5505 .

System image file is "disk0:/asa821-k8.bin"

Wenn I try to enter command I get error.

snmp-server user snmp_user snmp_group v3 encrypted auth md5 1CF977871 priv des 1CF977871

Error: Encrypted passwords must be in hex format

[Collin Clark · Accepted solution]

Remove the encrypted keyword. This is telling the ASA you will be entering encrypted passwords (this does not remove SNMP encryption).

Your command should be-

snmp-server user snmp_user snmp_group v3 auth md5 1CF977871 priv des 1CF977871

In the config you should see it converted to HEX.

Hope that helps.

[mekael.itzik]

Thank you, it works !

[AirSail]

Answer still valid from 2009 ! lol ! great community