- Choose a name for the task
- Enter a host (IP address or Hostname)
- Choose ICMP (ping) to monitor a server with ICMP protocol
- or PORT (TCP/UDP) to monitor your service on a selected port (SMSEagle will check if port is open)
- or SNMP to monitor objects (OID) via SNMP protocol (supported return types: numeric, string)
- Increase a default timeout value for busy servers (by default we set it to 30 seconds)
Network monitoring
This feature provides a versatile monitoring tool that allows you to define, schedule, and send SMS alerts when server or service status changes, ensuring swift responses to maintain high uptime.
Function Details
With SMSEagle Network Monitoring feature we give you a tool for monitoring your services or servers. Just define what and when should be monitored. SMSEagle will send you SMS alerts when your services/servers go down or up. Be informed immediately, keep reaction time low, and let your customers be happy with your services.
Define what you want to monitor
Define a schedule
- Choose if task should be always enabled…
- …or disable it in chosen times
(during a night, when a machine goes through planned restarts, during resource intensive backups, etc.) - Enter a phone number or choose a group of users to send your SMS alert to
- Select when to send SMS alert (when host/service goes down, when host/service goes up after failure)
Control a status of your tasks
- See a settings’ overview for all of your tasks
- Check which server/service is currently unavailable
- See when a specific server/service was last down (last downtime)
- Check what happened at last downtime (see server/service response)
- Edit/delete your tasks
- Disable tasks when needed (eg. when doing a machine upgrades)
Define a SMS alert message
Define your SMS messages when host or service becomes unavailable/comes back to life. Choose field placeholders for your SMS text:
- {TASKNAME} – puts a taskname inside SMS text
- {HOST} – hostname or IP address
- {RESPONSE} – message received (in case of no response from server/service)
- {TIMESTAMP} – timestamp of an error
Receive SMS alerts
- Be alerted when your services/servers go down (or go up after failure)
- Give yourself a chance to react quickly
Make your customers happy with keeping high uptime ratio 🙂
SNMP TRAPS
SNMP trap is a popular mechanism used to manage and monitor devices’ activities across a small or a global network via SNMP. What makes the Trap unique from other messages is that they are triggered instantaneously by an agent, rather than waiting for a status request from the SNMP Manager.
Adding/editing SNMP Traps rule
For each rule a user can define:
- If a message should be sent “always” or only “for specified IP / when trap contains
- Set IP, Object ID, SNMP return value and type
- Recipients of SMS
- Set a message
Monitoring frequency
Since software version 3.41 monitoring tasks are performed in a parallel mode. Software automatically optimizes number of parallel tasks and frequency of tasks taking into account the performance of the device and adjusts monitoring period when needed.
Voice calls
SMS message that was converted from email can be optionally followed by a wake-up call or text-to-speech call. This can be enabled in the rule definition. The feature requires a device with active Voice-Call add-on.
Gain control over your IT systems with smart network monitoring
When a server goes down, every second counts. That’s why efficient network monitoring is crucial for ensuring consistent performance and maintaining user trust. Our monitoring solutions give you the tools to instantly detect downtime, reduce response time, and keep your systems running.
With a simple configuration, you can monitor servers, services, and network devices using ping, SNMP, or TCP/UDP port checks. No complicated setup, no third-party integration. Just direct communication and results you can trust.
Real-time server monitoring via SMS = faster issue detection, quicker resolution
Our solution is hosted on the SMSEagle device, which means no internet dependency or external servers—your alerts stay within your secured infrastructure. This brings confidence and speed to IT admins responsible for mission-critical systems.
It doesn’t matter if you’re monitoring one system or dozens. You can easily organize tasks, track the last downtime, and receive updates the moment a service is restored.
Alerts that work instantly without extra software
Once you’ve defined your monitoring tasks, receiving alerts is seamless. Your team can get SMS alerts for network downtime directly without relying on external notification tools or email integrations that can fail during an outage. This makes a real difference in urgent situations.
You can choose the type of service to monitor and customize when the alert is triggered. Whether it’s when a server goes down or when it comes back online you decide what matters. Then, select the exact people or user groups to notify.
It’s efficient, secure, and happens within your infrastructure. Each alert can include helpful context like task name, timestamp, host, and even server response. That means your team doesn’t just know there’s a problem—they know what’s wrong.
Not to mention, you can schedule monitoring around routine downtimes. For example, if backups run at night, turn off alerts for that time. You get full control.
You’ll see even more flexibility when you start using advanced monitoring schedules and custom triggers.
Flexible monitoring schedules to match your workflow
The best monitoring system doesn’t just send alerts—it knows when not to. That’s why we let you create intelligent schedules for each task. This means fewer false alarms, less noise, and more focus where it matters.
You can enable or pause tasks during specific hours, such as during backups or maintenance. This lets you keep your team focused only on real, unexpected issues.
Need to customize alert messages? You can. Insert key details like {HOST}, {TASKNAME}, or {RESPONSE} into your text to make every message actionable. No more guessing what went wrong.
This flexibility is also vital for distributed teams. You can create different notification rules for each department or shift, ensuring the right people are informed at the right time.
If consistent uptime matters to your business, responsive SMS network monitoring should be your standard, not a luxury.
Advanced SNMP monitoring built right in
Our monitoring also supports SNMP, making it ideal for users who need detailed insight into devices, not just servers. You can configure SNMP rules to monitor routers, switches, or other network equipment return values.
Every SNMP task can be set to watch specific Object IDs (OIDs), and rules can include numeric or string values. This allows for far more granular monitoring compared to basic port checks.
You also gain access to SNMP Trap handling. These instant alerts are sent from a monitored device without being asked—ideal for time-sensitive issues where polling isn’t fast enough.
IT infrastructure monitoring SMS becomes more powerful when it’s proactive. That’s exactly what traps offer.
SNMP-based monitoring gives you visibility into more than just uptime. You’re watching hardware performance, temperature thresholds, bandwidth load, and more.
Still wondering if this is too technical to manage? Don’t worry—it’s built to be straightforward and doesn’t require deep networking expertise. Just choose your settings, apply the rules, and let the system handle the rest.
Scalable performance for growing networks
As your infrastructure expands, so does the need for fast and reliable monitoring. Our system performs tasks in parallel, optimizing load based on the device’s capabilities.
This means no matter how many services you watch, you won’t experience delays or missed alerts. Monitoring is adjusted automatically to match your device’s current load—no manual tweaking needed.
You can see live overviews of all monitoring tasks. Instantly check what’s online, what’s offline, and when the last error occurred. Drill down into response messages to understand what caused a failure.
Network failure SMS notifications are only useful if they arrive on time. We’ve engineered this system to ensure they do—even during high load or system stress.
It’s smart, adaptive, and designed with operational uptime in mind. And as you scale, all settings and rules remain easy to manage thanks to a clear and intuitive interface.
But if SMS isn’t enough to wake someone at 3 a.m., there’s another option.
Optional voice alerts for critical downtime
Sometimes, SMS alone isn’t enough, especially during overnight shifts or emergencies. That’s why we also offer optional voice call notifications. This add-on lets you convert critical alerts into calls, such as wake-up tones or text-to-speech messages.
It’s ideal for those situations where a missed alert could mean serious downtime. By pairing automated SMS for server monitoring with voice alerts, your team gets a reliable second layer of protection.
You can choose which events should trigger a call. For example, a failed connection to a payment server might require both an SMS and a phone call, while less critical services remain SMS-only.
This tiered approach means you stay informed without being overwhelmed.
More accountability = faster reaction + fewer consequences from missed issues
Full visibility and task management at your fingertips
Knowing a system is monitored isn’t enough—you need to verify that the monitoring itself is working. That’s why we offer a full dashboard view of all tasks, current statuses, and recent events.
You can easily disable or modify tasks when performing maintenance or testing. Everything is logged, so you know exactly when a task ran, what it checked, and what response it received.
This level of control is especially useful for teams managing multiple locations or clients. You can clone tasks, assign them to different groups, and instantly deploy monitoring across your setup.
Automated SMS for server monitoring is most effective when it’s predictable and documented. Our interface lets you manage tasks without confusion or delay.
