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Introduction

This article contains instructions on how to configure SMS and Script alerts using I/O Juggler and SMS Utilities between two RUT955 routers.

Configuration overview and prerequisites

Before we begin, let's take a look at the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible. On a RUT1, an I/O Juggler action is created to execute a command when Input 1 is being triggered to a state of "high" to change the output state to "high" on a RUT2.

TOPOLOGY

Prerequisites:

Two RUT955 routers (one of them with SIM card inserted);
An end device (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone) for configuration;

If you're having trouble finding any page or some of the parameters described here on your device's WebUI, you should turn on "Advanced WebUI" mode. You can do that by clicking the "Basic" button under "Mode," which is located at the top-right corner of the WebUI.

I/O control via SMS

This section contains a detailed guide on how to configure an alert to send a SMS command to RUT2 to change the output state when RUT1 Input 1 is triggered.

RUT 2

This section contains information on how to configure the RUT2 device.

SMS Utilities configuration

The SMS Utilities section contains a list of rules that perform certain actions when they are activated by SMS messages. To setup a SMS Utilities:

Log into Router 2 WebUI;
Go to the Services → Mobile Utilities → SMS Utilities page and scroll down for Add new rule;
Enter desired SMS text command (1) and select action (2);
Add new instance (3);

After this you should redirected to configuration page for that rule:

Open General tab;
Check Enable;
Action - Change I/O state;
I/O - Output(4);
State - High
SMS text - Enter your desired SMS text;
Save and apply changes;

Note: Fields that are not indicated can be left as default.

RUT 1

This section contains RUT1 I/O Juggler configuration.

I/O Juggler configuration

The I/O Juggler is a feature that provides the possibility to create automated rules that perform certain actions based on Input state changes and other conditions.

Actions configuration

The Actions section is used to manage and create new Actions that can be executed by the I/O Juggler Rules. To configure I/O Juggler Actions:

Log into Router 1 WebUI and go to the Services → Input/Output → I/O Juggler → Actions (1) page;
Enter the desired action instance name (2) and select desired action type (3);
Click add (4);

This will open a new configuration page:

Type - SMS;
Text message - RUT2 password and the SMS rule that have been created on RUT2;
Recipient's phone number - RUT2 SIM cards number;
Save and apply changes;

Note: Fields that are not indicated can be left as default.

General configuration

The General section is used to Input Trigger rules, which can perform a specified user-configured action when the Input state changes. Once I/O Juggler Action tab is configured open:

General tab (1) and enable it (2);
Add new instance role (3);
Click Add (4);

After that, you will be prompted to edit an instance:

Check Enable;
Trigger - Raising;
Add actions - Action name that was created previously;

Note: Fields that are not indicated can be left as default..

I/O control via Public IP

For this configuration you will need a Static or Dynamic Public IP address on RUT1. You can read up more on this in our article on Private and Public IP Addresses. Action will execute a script that contains a curl -X command which will change RUT2 Output state to a high via RUT2 Public IP.

RUT 2

This section contain information on how to configure RUT2 device. A guide on how to configure SMS Utilities can be found above.

Remote access configuration

The Access Control page is used to manage remote and local access to device. Navigate to:

System → Administration → Access Control
Open General tab (1) and locate the WebUI section;
Enable remote HTTP (2) and HTTPS access (3);
Save and apply changes (4);

SMS Gateway (Post/Get) configuration

Post/Get allows you to perform action requests by writing them in the URL after your device’s IP address. Go to the:

Services → Mobile Utilities → SMS Gateway page → Post/Get (1);
Enable Post/Get (2);
Set a username (3) and password (4);
Save and apply changes (5);

RUT 1

This section contain information on how to configure RUT1 device. A guide on how to configure I/O Juggler can be found above.

Actions configuration

Navigate to Services → Input/Output → I/O Juggler and create an Action instance.

Type - Script;
Specify path - you can choose between specifying the script path or uploading a script file directly;
Script file - depending on what you have chosen in the field above, you will be asked to enter a script directory or upload a script file;
Save and apply changes

Note: Fields that are not indicated can be left as default.

Script example can be seen below:

#!/bin/sh

curl -X GET "http://84.25.189.15/cgi-bin/sms_send?username=name&password=password&number=0037066081843&text=admin01 outputon"

exit 0

More information about curl -X command syntax here.

I/O control via RMS VPN

RMS VPN is a service designed for remote efficient, low-cost management of large-scale networks. As opposed to point-to-point VPN service, RMS VPN allows creating encrypted VPN tunnels for secure access of multiple endpoints within a matter of seconds.

RMS VPN configuration

A guide on how to set up a RMS VPN Hub can be found here.

Both RUT1 and RUT2 have to be added to RMS VPN Hub.

Script

Adjust the script accordingly to the RMS VPN Hub assigned IP to RUT2. Script example can be found above.

Results

If configured correctly you should be able to see that the RUT1 Input 1 state is being changed to high

as well as RUT2 Output.