See how FM Audit functions from a technical standpoint
How FMAudit Works
The core engine, which is the heart of every FMAudit product, correctly identifies and extracts data from networked printers, copiers and MFPs utilizing the protocols the devices support such the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
FMAudit currently supports v1, v2c and v3 of the SNMP protocol. SNMP v3 provides increased packet protection to ensure information and communication is transmitted via reliable sources. Unlike SNMPv1 or v2, v3 is encrypted for increased security and requires both a username and a password. A benefit to using SNMP v3 is that network administrators can determine the encryption method as well as a strong username and password.
SNMP is a network protocol that facilitates the exchange of information between network devices extracting data from the Management Information Base (MIB) and other locations within the print device. The MIB is an internal database that most network-connected devices have as part of their anatomy. The MIB holds data such as the model name, toner levels and the current status of the printer.