What is RMON sensor?
What is RMON sensor?
The SNMP RMON sensor monitors traffic on a device using the Remote Monitoring (RMON) standard via the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). You can create it on an SNMP-compatible device that provides traffic data via RMON.
What is a remote probe PRTG?
Remote probes are helpful for monitoring with PRTG because they can extend your monitoring. With remote probes, you can monitor different subnetworks that are separated from your PRTG on premises core server by a firewall, and you can keep an eye on remote locations. You can install one or more remote probes.
How do I connect my probe to PRTG?
- Prepare the PRTG core server. From the main menu in the PRTG web interface, select Setup | System Administration | Core & Probes and go to section Probe Connection Settings.
- Download the remote probe installer. Log in to the PRTG web interface.
- Install the remote probe.
- Approve the new remote probe and start monitoring.
How do I uninstall PRTG probe?
PRTG Manual: Uninstall PRTG Products
- From the Windows Start menu, run Uninstall PRTG Network Monitor or open your Windows Control Panel and select the desired entry in the Programs and Features section.
- If asked, confirm the question of the Windows User Account Control with Yes to allow the program to uninstall.
What is difference between RMON and SNMP?
SNMP is a specification that tracks basic health metrics on network devices and facilitates necessary configuration changes. RMON, an extension of SNMP, provides traffic flow data for troubleshooting and the controls necessary to adjust for better performance from a central console.
How does PRTG probe work?
Probes monitor autonomously and send the monitoring results back to the PRTG core server for each check they have performed. If the connections between the PRTG core server and a probe fail for any reason (for example, restarting the PRTG core server system), the probe continues to monitor and stores the results.
Is PRTG free?
PRTG 100 is available for both personal and commercial use for free, but is limited to monitoring 100 sensors. If you want to monitor more sensors, you need one of the Commercial Editions. Our licensing model is based on the number of sensors and core server installations.
How do I restart my PRTG probe service?
In the Probe Administrative Tools section, you can either restart all probes (click Go! in section Restart All Probes), or restart a specific probe (click Restart Probe in the corresponding Probe [number] [name] section). The probe Windows service will also restart after updates of the PRTG core server.
Can I install PRTG on Linux?
Currently it is not possible to install PRTG on Linux/Unix systems. In order to run a PRTG core server or a remote probe you need a Windows machine. However, you can run custom shell scripts on your Linux/Unix system using the SSH Script sensors.
How does the SNMP RMON sensor work on a device?
The SNMP RMON sensor monitors traffic on a device using the Remote Monitoring (RMON) standard via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). You can create it on an SNMP compatible device that provides traffic data via RMON.
How to add a sensor to a port in PRTG?
The settings that you select in the Add Sensor dialog are valid for all sensors that you create when you finish the dialog. Select the ports that you want to monitor. PRTG creates one sensor for each port that you select. Add check marks in front of the respective lines to select the items.
How are probes used in remote network monitoring?
The Probes can be deployed even behind firewalls or proxy servers. The Probes discover, map, monitor, and detect faults in the networks that they are configured to monitor and report the findings to the Central Server. Communication between the Probes and Central Server is XML over HTTP⁄HTTPS, and is secure.
How much does it cost to use PRTG Network Monitor?
PRTG is well-suited for system administrators and tech staff of companies ranging from small to mid-sized up through enterprise level with multiple locations around the world. PRTG Network Monitor pricing starts at $1300.00 based on usage, as a one-time payment. There is a free version. PRTG Network Monitor offers a free trial.