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I am trying to create an XML API to retrieve some information so i can create a custom PRTG map for one of my sites. So i have a group with Wireless Access points, each access point only has a ping sensor against it. Not interested in any other details except up/down. The ID of the group is 40629.

To get me started in my quest can someone point me in the correct direct to collect this data. So i will have to create 3x xml api calls one for UP one for DOWN and one for Paused. i will then put this in a table along with other network devices.

I have done some basic calls but i cannot target this group and not sure how to narrow down to the states i would like. I hate to ask for examples but i am wondering if someone can get me started.

https://xx.xx.xx.xx/api/table.xml?id=40629?content=sensors&username=api&passhash=bignumber

Thanks all in advance

api prtg sensor xml

Created on Mar 9, 2022 1:42:57 PM

Last change on Mar 14, 2022 12:20:43 PM by Florian Lesage [Paessler Support]



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Hello,

Thank you for your message.

To get all Ping sensors from a group and in specific state I invite you to use the following API call:

https://PRTGSERVER/api/table.json?content=sensors&columns=objid,name,group,device,status,type,active&count=*&filter_group=GROUPNAME&filter_type=@sub(ping)&filter_status=STATUS&username=USERNAME&passhash=PASSHASH

Where all uppercase values correspond to the following:

Regarding the data returned by PRTG, you have the possibility to add/remove columns depending on your needs. You will find a list of available columns here: API manual.

In case you want to generate the report in XML, you need to replace "table.json" with "table.xml". For CSV, also use "table.xml" and add "&output=csvtabale" (without quotes) in the API call.

If you have questions, do not hesitate.

Regards.

Created on Mar 14, 2022 12:34:24 PM by Florian Lesage [Paessler Support]

Last change on Mar 14, 2022 12:36:51 PM by Florian Lesage [Paessler Support]




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