check_http regex question

[Jeremy C. Reed]

> Have a quick question about what regular expression to use to check a web
> page.
> 
> The web page is for some Trango wireless backhaul units.  On the main page
> the status will say 'connected' if the backhaul units are talking to each
> other.  Otherwise, the status is 'disconnected'.
> 
> I have tried:
> 
> ./check_http -H 10.252.0.158  -r connected      returns OK all the time
> ./check_http -H 10.252.0.158  -r \(connected\)  returns OK. all the time
> 
> any idea on how to setup the regex?

Try:

"[^s]connected"

Not an "s" immediately before connected. Unless it is start of line. We 
may need more details.

Or if there is a space, search like (add a space before it):

-r " connected"

  Jeremy C. Reed

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