ifAdminStatus

ifAdminStatus is a managed object within the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) framework, specifically defined in the Interface MIB (Management Information Base). It is used to control and monitor the administrative status of network interfaces. The ifAdminStatus object can take on three possible values: up, down, and testing. The up value indicates that the interface is operational and ready to transmit and receive data. The down value signifies that the interface is administratively disabled and not operational. The testing value is used to indicate that the interface is in the process of transitioning to a new state, such as from up to down or vice versa. This object is crucial for network administrators as it allows them to enable or disable interfaces remotely, facilitating network management and troubleshooting. Changes to ifAdminStatus can be monitored using SNMP traps, providing real-time updates on the status of network interfaces.