In order to use vendor's MIB in MIB Browser you need to compile it using NetDecision MIB Manager application. It would create an xml-like file with ".cmf" extension and then you can load it and use in MIB Browser, Trap Simulator, Network Manager and other NetDecision applications. The following are the basic steps:

1. Open NetDecision MIB Manager and browse (using workspace on the left side) to the folder where you have MIB files.

2. Compile (by double-clicking on files) MIBs. Note that during compilations you may see some errors in the log. The reason for that is that you may not have all MIB files in this folder that MIBs you are compiling are referring to. If desired object or MIB table already appeared in MIB tree you can just ignore errors but in future we recommend compiling all related MIBs into one tree for this particular hardware.

3. Save your compiled MIB giving it a meaningful name like Alcatel_Xylan.cmf.

4. In NetDecision MIB Browser in Agent Configuration window specify the Alcatel_Xylan.cmf file you just created. When you close this window the app will reload MIB file. Now you can perform SNMP operations having real vendor MIB on the screen.

5. In NetDecision Trap Simulator when creating new notification go to Variables page and load the Alcatel_Xylan.cmf file. Expand Traps folder in MIB tree and double click on any Trap. Notice that trap code has changed and trap variables are automatically added to the list. The values are randomly generated but you can always edit them. Now you can give this notification a name (on general page) and use it in simulation.

6. In NetDecision Network Manager having real vendor MIB is a huge benefit as it provides you with ability to create custom attributes for each managed element associated with MIB values.