PRTG Network Monitor allows you to monitor IP addresses efficiently. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up an IP Sensor:

  1. Log in to PRTG
    Access your PRTG dashboard at /en/monitoring and navigate to Sensors > Create Sensor.

  2. Select Sensor Type
    Choose IP Sensor from the dropdown menu. This sensor checks if a specific IP address is reachable.

  3. Configure Settings

    • Enter the target IP address in the IP Address field.
    • Set the Interval (e.g., 5 minutes).
    • Enable Wake-up Call if you need to trigger alerts.
    • Click Add to save the configuration.

  4. View Results
    Once created, the sensor will display status (reachable/unreachable) in real-time. Use the Graph view for historical data 📊.

  5. Advanced Options
    For custom alerts, go to Device > Edit > Sensors and adjust thresholds or add dependencies ⚙️.

👉 Explore more about PRTG sensors for advanced configurations.

PRTG_Sensors_IP_Configuration
PRTG_Sensor_Settings