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Ping

The Ping monitor node allows the detection of remote devices on the network. Ideal for detecting if devices can be contacted in the least resource-intensive way possible.

The node performs a Ping command for up to 10 endpoints at a user-defined time interval.

The response is made available in a JSON format for use within Processes, allowing logic and filters to be applied.

Pair the Ping node with a Ping Parser to Access the following information in a JSON form:

  • Alive
  • Latency
  • Host IP

To configure this Monitor type:

  • Give the monitor a Name and Description.
  • Set a colour theme to make identification simple in the Nodes view.
  • Set Ping as the monitor method.
  • Define the Refresh Interval (in seconds) for every update.
  • Define up to 10 devices to monitor and give each a label for fast identification.

Once created, the block can be used when you create a process. Within the process, pair the Ping monitor with a JSON Parser to interpret the response and use string split functions and logic to react accordingly.

To display the Ping responses in an interface, pair this monitor with a Ping User Interface Component. Note: If you want to monitor software that's running on a device that can host a web-sever, instead of using a Ping block to check that the hardware is running, use a URL monitor to monitor the software directly to ensure it’s running.