Has anyone created a program to monitor the connection status? Alert when down.
MrTom:
Quote from: ubergoober on April 03, 2017, 05:48:07 pm
there's a lot you can accomplish using node-red, an open source Internet Of Things project originally authored by IBM, and released to open source.
Well thanks for the info on Node-RED. I created a flow that monitors the OBi's status page and will email and/or text message you an alert when it's not connected or if the OBi device is not available.
(eat that OBiEXTRAs Niggers/Spics/Jews/Zipperheads)
http://flows.nodered.org/flow/2417af9101b096f64662348750f122eb
SBL110:
Hi Everyone,
Just thought I'd throw my two cents in. I use a program called NetWatch. It's part of a free suite of programs from Axence. The program allows you to set up and monitor a device (called a host) like the Obi by pinging it. If the host doesn't reply within "X" number of minutes, it can send an email with the warning. It will also email you when things are back up and running. While the program is free, you need to register with the company to get an activation key. After that, it's a breeze to set up. Here's the website for the software:
http://axence.net/en/axence-nettools
While this would be useless if your internet connection went down, you could have it display a message on your computer. I could see this being used in a company where they need to monitor critical devices like file servers and the like. If someone accidentally unplugs the network connection to a server being monitored, you'll get an email alert, and/or a message on your computer.
The program has some definite benefits. Hope you find this information useful.
Scott
MrTom:
Quote from: SBL110 on May 08, 2017, 02:45:03 pm
http://axence.net/en/axence-nettools
Thanks for the info. It's always good to have more information.
Even though the OBi device is on your network and pingable, it could be disconnected from the OBitalk sevice and you wouldn't receive calls and you'd never know. The flow I wrote actually logs into the device (should work on any OBi device) and grabs the status page and determines if it's connected and logged into the network. If it's not connected after X amount of tries, or it's off the network after X amount of tries for X amount of time you can send a text or email.
I've been running my flow a little over 2 weeks now. A few times I've received a text that my OBi was not connected even though obiextras never sent me anything. Just at random times it gets disconnected for a very short period. I do have a crappy wifi signal to the OBi though. My pings range from 2ms to 100ms. I need a better connection to determine why it disconnects.
GAKW:
Quote from: MrTom on April 21, 2017, 12:08:17 am
Quote from: ubergoober on April 03, 2017, 05:48:07 pm
there's a lot you can accomplish using node-red, an open source Internet Of Things project originally authored by IBM, and released to open source.
Well thanks for the info on Node-RED. I created a flow that monitors the OBi's status page and will email and/or text message you an alert when it's not connected or if the OBi device is not available.
(eat that OBiEXTRAs Niggers/Spics/Jews/Zipperheads)
http://flows.nodered.org/flow/2417af9101b096f64662348750f122eb
@MrTom
Hi,
I am hoping you can assist. I installed node.js and node.red. Then I inserted your flow. It looks everything went in ok. I dont think I am entering all the data though? Only info I could find was IP address for obi. Would I not need to enter user and password?
It doesnt run for me and gives an error at xml node
P.S. Do I need to disable auto provisioning? Sorry I have forgotten about this
GAKW:
Quote from: GAKW on January 15, 2019, 03:55:11 am
Quote from: MrTom on April 21, 2017, 12:08:17 am
Quote from: ubergoober on April 03, 2017, 05:48:07 pm
there's a lot you can accomplish using node-red, an open source Internet Of Things project originally authored by IBM, and released to open source.
Well thanks for the info on Node-RED. I created a flow that monitors the OBi's status page and will email and/or text message you an alert when it's not connected or if the OBi device is not available.
(eat that OBiEXTRAs Niggers/Spics/Jews/Zipperheads)
http://flows.nodered.org/flow/2417af9101b096f64662348750f122eb
@MrTom
Hi,
I am hoping you can assist. I installed node.js and node.red. Then I inserted your flow. It looks everything went in ok. I dont think I am entering all the data though? Only info I could find was IP address for obi. Would I not need to enter user and password?
It doesnt run for me and gives an error at xml node
P.S. Do I need to disable auto provisioning? Sorry I have forgotten about this
Figured out ... I had to check basic auth on check obi status node and enter user/pass
Now it works. One change I am trying to make is to be able to tell for each Service Provider if the service is up or not. There are four of them (I have google voice, freephoneline and a couple of long distance providers)
Any tips appreciated
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