This is the "Read_Me.txt" file distributed with MG-SOFT MIB Browser 2024
Professional Edition with MIB Compiler, MIB Explorer and Visual
MIB Builder.

Copyright (C) 1995-2024  MG-SOFT Corporation.
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
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1. About the Software
2. What's New in this Version
3. Important Licensing Information
4. Installing the Software
5. MG-SOFT Corporation on the Internet
6. Ordering the Software
7. Licensing Agreement
8. Contacting MG-SOFT Corporation


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1. About the Software
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MG-SOFT MIB Browser Professional Edition with MIB Compiler is an SNMP 
browser application available for 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows 
operating systems, for Linux operating systems running on Intel x86 and 
x86_64 architectures (Red Hat, Ubuntu, SuSe...), for Apple macOS 
operating systems (Intel x86_64 and ARM64 platform), as well as for 
Solaris operating systems (Intel x86 and SPARC platforms).

MIB Browser lets you monitor and manage any SNMP device on the network 
(i.e., servers, routers, switches, modems, printers,...) by using the 
SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols over UDP and TCP in IPv4 and IPv6 
networks. MIB Browser supports also Diffie-Hellman key exchange model, 
so that DOCSIS-based SNMPv3 agents (e.g., cable modems, CMTS, set-top 
boxes etc.) can be seamlessly contacted and managed. Furthermore, besides 
the standard SNMPv3 User-based Security Model (USM), MG-SOFT MIB Browser 
implements also the Transport Security Model (TSM), and supports 
SNMPv3 over TLS and SNMPv3 over DTLS protocol, as specified in RFC 6353.
Moreover, the software supports also HMAC-SHA-2 authentication protocols
(RFC 7860) and AES-192, AES-256 and 3DES privacy protocols for SNMPv3 USM.

MIB Browser allows you to perform the SNMP Get, SNMP GetNext, SNMP
GetBulk and SNMP Set operations. Besides, the software lets you capture
and display SNMP Trap and SNMP Inform packets that are sent from
arbitrary SNMP devices or applications on the network.

MIB Browser can monitor several SNMP devices simultaneously and contains
features like SNMP table viewer, SNMP table 'editor', logging capabilities,
real-time graphical presentation of queried numerical values, scan for
implemented MIBs in agents, comparison of SNMP agent snapshots, management
of SNMPv3 USM users on remote SNMP agents, etc.

Generic SNMP Trace window displays SNMP messages exchanged between MIB
Browser and SNMP agents. SNMP messages are displayed in raw hexadecimal
dump format as well as in the decoded, human-readable format. Therefore,
the Generic SNMP Trace window is particularly useful for debugging when
developing an SNMP agent and for resolving problems when agents do not
properly respond to MIB Browser's queries.

MIB Browser lets you take a snapshot of an SNMP agent on the network
and then simulate this agent on the computer where MIB Browser runs.
Simulating means that MIB Browser runs a separate process, which listens
for SNMP queries on selected network interface(s) and port(s) and responds
to SNMP queries, returning exactly the same OIDs and values as the
"real" SNMP agent did at the time of taking its snapshot.

The enclosed MIB Compiler lets you compile any standard or vendor 
specific MIB file. The compiled MIB file can then be loaded and utilized 
by MIB Browser. Generally, MIB files are supplied by vendors of SNMP 
manageable devices, and contain description of the manageable object 
hierarchy and object attributes in the SNMP device. In other words, MIB 
files serve as roadmaps for managing SNMP devices.

The enclosed MIB Explorer is a powerful and intuitive software tool for 
comparing MIB definition files and for searching for dependencies between 
them. With the user-friendly interface for specifying query conditions, 
the user can search for any values and constructs in MIB definitions. 
Besides, the software can create various reports and export MIB 
definitions to HTML, DHTML, YANG, PDF, XML, MOSY, and TXT file formats.

The enclosed Visual MIB Builder is a software application for designing 
and editing MIB definition files in a highly productive way. Due to its 
intuitive graphical drag-and-drop environment, where most of edits are 
visual, you do not need much knowledge about ASN.1 syntax or MIB module 
definition language to create MIBs. This means the software is suitable 
for beginners in SMI. On the other hand, due to full support for SMIv1 
and SMIv2 standards and advanced features like SMI revision control, 
Visual MIB Builder is also suitable for experienced SMI gurus. MIB 
definition module can be designed within minutes, no mater if it contains 
table definitions or not. MIB modules designed with Visual MIB Builder 
will be syntactically and semantically correct and will compile with any 
SMI compliant MIB Compiler.


This product includes Apache Xerces XML Parser for C++ software.
For full licensing information refer to the "THIRD-PARTY-LICENSES.TXT"
file located in the MIB Browser's \Doc subfolder.


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2. What's New in this Version 
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Here is a brief description of the major new functions and features in
MG-SOFT MIB Browser 2024 Professional Edition for Windows release:

* New dark theme with Windows 11 look and feel.
  In addition to the existing Carbon dark visual theme, MIB Browser now 
  features also the Mine Shaft dark theme that mimics the default look and 
  feel of Windows 11 dark mode (e.g., similar dark color tones, light 
  blue checkboxes and buttons, rounded window corners, etc.). With this 
  theme MIB Browser user interface fits perfectly into Windows 11 dark 
  mode desktop environment.

* Per-monitor DPI awareness.
  MIB Browser now supports the per-monitor HiDPI settings and 
  dynamically handles the scaling of the graphical user interface 
  in a way that looks perfect also when using monitors with different 
  pixel densities, e.g, a HiDPI/4K and a non-HiDPI  monitor or two HiDPI 
  monitors with different scaling factors set.

* Redesigned application dialog boxes.
  A number of MIB Browser dialog boxes have been re-designed or implemented
  anew (incl. Preferences dialog, Find dialog, various message boxes, etc.), 
  for a streamlined look and effective use. 
  
* Improved application performance and stability.
  Many optimizations and performance improvements have been implemented 
  in included applications. Furthermore, all known issues in previous 
  versions have been fixed and overall stability and reliability of the 
  software has been improved. 

* Updated and enhanced user manuals and help files with numerous hints
  and usage examples will help you get the most from MG-SOFT MIB
  Browser Pro. and other bundled MG-SOFT applications.

Besides, a number of minor improvements have been implemented in all 
included applications, and all known problems occurring in older 
versions have been fixed for this release.


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3. Important Licensing Information
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This software package installs the following MG-SOFT's applications: 

* Visual MIB Builder,
* MIB Explorer,
* MIB Browser Professional Edition and
* MIB Compiler.

Which of these applications and which features will be available in 
the installed software, depends on the purchased license. 

Visual MIB Builder license is available for the following Editions: 
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* Visual MIB Builder Basic Edition
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  Visual MIB Builder and MIB Compiler applications are supported by 
  this license. MIB Explorer and MIB Browser applications are NOT 
  supported by this license.

* Visual MIB Builder Standard Edition
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  Visual MIB Builder, MIB Explorer, MIB Compiler and MIB Browser 
  SNMPv3 Edition applications are supported by this license.

* Visual MIB Builder Developer's Edition
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  Visual MIB Builder, MIB Explorer, MIB Compiler and MIB Browser 
  Simulator Edition applications are supported by this license.


MIB Explorer license is available for the following Editions: 
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* MIB Explorer Basic Edition
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  MIB Explorer and MIB Compiler applications are supported by this 
  license. Visual MIB Builder and MIB Browser applications are NOT 
  supported by this license.

* MIB Explorer Standard Edition
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  MIB Explorer, MIB Compiler and MIB Browser SNMPv3 Edition 
  applications are supported by this license. Visual MIB Builder 
  application is NOT supported by this license.

* MIB Explorer Developer's Edition
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  MIB Explorer, MIB Compiler and MIB Browser Simulator Edition 
  applications are supported by this license. Visual MIB Builder 
  application is NOT supported by this license.


MIB Browser license is available for the following Editions: 
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* MIB Browser Professional SNMPv1/v2c Edition with MIB Compiler
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  Supporting SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c protocols over IPv4 protocol layer. 
  Visual MIB Builder and MIB Explorer applications are NOT supported 
  by this license.

* MIB Browser Professional SNMPv3 Edition with MIB Compiler
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  Supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols over IPv4 protocol 
  layer. Visual MIB Builder and MIB Explorer applications are NOT 
  supported by this license.

* MIB Browser Professional DOCSIS/DH Edition with MIB Compiler
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  Supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols, Diffie-Hellman key 
  exchange model for managing DOCSIS-based SNMPv3 agents and SNMPv3 
  over TLS/DTLS. Supports both IPv4 as well as IPv6 protocol layers. 
  Visual MIB Builder and MIB Explorer applications are NOT supported 
  by this license.

* MIB Browser Professional Developer's Edition with MIB Compiler
  ------------------------------------------------------------
  Supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols, Diffie-Hellman key 
  exchange model, SNMPv3 over TLS/DTLS. Supports both IPv4 as well as 
  IPv6 protocol layers. Supports Generic SNMP Trace debugging option. 
  Visual MIB Builder and MIB Explorer applications are NOT supported 
  by this license.

* MIB Browser Professional Simulator Edition with MIB Compiler
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  Supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols, Diffie-Hellman key 
  exchange model, SNMPv3 over TLS/DTLS. Supports both IPv4 as well as 
  IPv6 protocol layers. Supports Generic SNMP Trace debugging option. 
  Furthermore, this edition incorporates an SNMP Agent Simulator. 
  Visual MIB Builder and MIB Explorer applications are NOT supported 
  by this license.


If you are not sure which license is suitable for your particular 
needs, please contact MG-SOFT Sales Team prior to placing the order 
for the software. 


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4. Installing the Software
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Make sure to install the latest version of the software as available
from https://www.mg-soft.com/download.html

You need administrative user privileges to install the software.

To install the software, unzip the distribution zip file. This 
software distribution package contains installers for 32-bit (x86) 
and 64-bit (x86_64) build of MG-SOFT MIB Browser Professional 
Edition with MIB Compiler for Windows.

- On 32-bit Windows operating systems install the 32-bit version 
  of the software by running the "setup-32.exe".

- On 64-bit Windows operating systems install either 64-bit or 
  32-bit version by running "setup-64.exe" or "setup-32.exe".

Follow the on-screen guidelines. You must reboot the computer if 
the setup procedure prompts you to do so.

In case of problems, please check the "Trouble_Shooting.txt" document 
located in the MIB Browser\Doc folder.


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5. MG-SOFT Corporation on the Internet
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* MG-SOFT Web Site              http://www.mg-soft.si/
* MG-SOFT Products & Services   http://www.mg-soft.si/products.html
* MG-SOFT Sales Page            http://www.mg-soft.si/sales.html
* MG-SOFT Support Page          http://www.mg-soft.si/support.html
* MG-SOFT Corp. Profile         http://www.mg-soft.si/profile.html

* MIB Browser Professional      http://www.mg-soft.si/mgMibBrowserPE.html
* Trap Ringer Professional      http://www.mg-soft.si/tringer.html
* Net Inspector                 http://www.mg-soft.si/netinsp.html
* NETCONF Browser Professional  http://www.mg-soft.si/mgNetConfBrowser.html
* Visual YANG Designer Pro.     http://www.mg-soft.si/mgYangDesigner.html
* YANG Explorer Professional    http://www.mg-soft.si/mgYangExplorer.html
* NETCONF Simulator             http://www.mg-soft.si/mgNetConfSimulator.html
* NETCONF/YANG Python Scripting http://www.mg-soft.si/mgNetConfScripting.html
* Visual MIB Builder            http://www.mg-soft.si/builder.html
* MIB Explorer                  http://www.mg-soft.si/mgMibExplorer.html
* SNMP Master Agent             http://www.mg-soft.si/agent.html
* SNMP Agent Simulator          http://www.mg-soft.si/mgSnmpAgentSimulator.html
* SNMP Proxy Agent              http://www.mg-soft.si/mgSnmpProxyAgent.html

Latest News
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Visit https://www.mg-soft.si/news.html for the latest news and 
information about the software releases and updates.

Evaluation Software
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Evaluation software is available for downloading from MG-SOFT's web
site at https://www.mg-soft.si/download.html

To apply for a 30-day evaluation license key, fill in and submit the
on-line order form at https://www.mg-soft.si/evalKeyReq.html

For immediate software release notifications, subscribe to our mailing
list at https://www.mg-soft.si/maillist.html


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6. Ordering the Software
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Prior to ordering the software, visit https://www.mg-soft.com/sales.html
or contact <sales@mg-soft.com> to obtain details on possible licensing
arrangements for licensing MG-SOFT's software products.


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7. Licensing Agreement
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For details please see the "License_Agreement.txt" file bundled with 
the software.

Contact <sales@mg-soft.com> for additional information.


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8. Contacting MG-SOFT Corporation
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For the latest information about our products, check our WEB
site at https://www.mg-soft.com/ or contact us directly.

You can subscribe to our mailing lists on-line by submitting the
application form at https://www.mg-soft.com/maillist.html

For additional information about MG-SOFT Corporation, please
contact the following address:

MG-SOFT Corporation          Phone:    +386 2 2506565
Strma ulica 8                Fax:      +386 2 2506566
2000 Maribor                 E-mail:   info@mg-soft.com
Slovenia                     Internet: https://www.mg-soft.com/


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