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Chapter 8: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What function do the different types of notifications provide?
Answer: The notifications are used to notify you when a sensor reading has hit a certain preset “critical” threshold. There are
many ways you can be notified. They are as follows:
SNMP Trap: This form of notification sends out a signal to your SNMP server.
E-Mail: This sends a notification via e-mail.
SMS: This sends an SMS message to your mobile phone.
MMS: This will send you a multimedia message to your mobile phone. This can include an image captured from one of the
sensor probe’s cameras.
Relay: The relay is used as a switch, for example, it could switch on an air-conditioning unit if the temperature reading
of a temperature sensor reaches a certain threshold.
Alarm sound: This notification will sound an alarm.
Speech: Creates a text-to-speech notification.
Telephone call: Will call you and play a prerecorded message or a text-to-speech message.
Custom script: Allows you to load a custom script that runs on a sensor reading a preset parameter.
Fax: Will send a fax to you with a notification message.
Sound log: Creates a log of sound captured with the internal/external microphone.
Siren and strobe: Will activate a siren and strobe light.
Wake up/shut down: This will send a signal to wake up or shut down a server.
If you require any assistance in setting these up, contact Black Box Technical Support at [e-mail].
Question: Can I connect my unit via Wi-Fi?
Answer: Yes, you can connect the unit via Wi-Fi. Simply plug a USB dongle into the USB port on the rear of the unit.
You then need to configure your connection type and encryption key, etc. Do this from the Web-based interface in the “Settings”
tab and the connectivity option.