The NetBotz 420 is a fully featured monitoring solution ideal for small to medium-sized spaces that require comprehensive monitoring capabilities with moderate expandability. This next-generation solution has a modular architecture that gives the user tremendous flexibility along with rich image graphics and integrated environmental monitoring. The appliance form factor is plug-n-play, and can be up and running within 30 minutes. The web interface provides immediate sensor readings, real-time camera images, and immediate configuration. The appliance can also be wirelessly connected to an 802.11b wireless LAN. SSL encryption is standard on the NetBotz 420, providing secure transmission of alerts to prevent potential interception and misuse of camera clips. Alerts can be sent via email, SNMP, or text messaging. Customizable thresholds and alert policies include specialized threshold types such as rate-of-change and above-value-too-long. Alerts can now include graphs as well as pictures, and separate alert actions can be triggered at different alert severity levels.