<%NUMBERING1%>.<%NUMBERING2%>.<%NUMBERING3%> PRTG Manual: Install a PRTG Remote Probe

The local probe is already included in a PRTG core server installation. You can install additional remote probes on other computers in order to take load from the system running the core installation or to extend monitoring to distributed networks. Note: You cannot install a remote probe on a system running already a PRTG core installation.

Download the Remote Probe Installer from the Web Interface

The remote probe version has to fit the PRTG core server version you will connect to. To download the correct setup program to the computer on which you want to install the remote probe, please connect to the Ajax web interface from this target computer. On the login screen, enter login name and password and from the main menu, select Setup | Downloads / Add-Ons | Remote Probe Installer. Click Download: Remote Probe Installer. Your browser will show a download dialog. Save the setup program to your local hard disk drive.

Install the Remote Probe

Please execute the setup program you've just downloaded.

Windows User Account Control Confirmation Request

Windows User Account Control Confirmation Request

Confirm the question of the Windows User Account Control with Yes to allow installation. The usual software installation wizard will guide you through the installation process.

Setup Language Selection

Setup Language Selection

Select a language for the program and click the OK button. The available language options depend on both your Windows version and the setup file.

Remote Probe Setup Wizard Welcome Screen

Remote Probe Setup Wizard Welcome Screen

Click Next to walk through the wizard.

Setup Wizard License Agreement

Setup Wizard License Agreement

After accepting the license agreement, you can choose the folder for the remote probe software. We recommend that you use the default value.

Setup Wizard Destination Location

Setup Wizard Destination Location

As soon as you click Next, the necessary files will be copied to your disk.

Windows GUI Setup Wizard Install

Windows GUI Setup Wizard Install

The PRTG Administration Tool starts. Please enter the correct settings to connect your remote probe to your PRTG core installation. See the Remote Probe Setup section for more information. Click Ok to continue.

Probe Settings in PRTG Administration Tool

Probe Settings in PRTG Administration Tool

When asked if you want to start the probe service, confirm with Yes. The installation is complete.

After that, click Finish in the installation wizard.

Remote Probe Setup Wizard Finish

Remote Probe Setup Wizard Finish

Your remote probe is now installed on this computer as a Windows service.

More

After clicking the Finish button, the PRTG Administration Tool is shown, allowing you to configure connections. Please see Remote Probe Setup for more information on how to connect the remote probe to your PRTG core server installation.

Note: You can also install a Remote Probe directly from PRTG's web interface. For details, refer to Remote Probe Quick Install.

 

 

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