-[kryten.subgeniuskitty.com]
-host = kryten.subgeniuskitty.com
-interval = 1
-max_delay = 10
-up_cmd = "echo UP: kryten.SGK"
-down_cmd = "echo DOWN: kryten.SGK"
-start_condition = up
+# Sample configuration file for ICMPmonitor.
+
+################################################################################
+
+# Each host entry requires a unique label.
+[Example - localhost]
+
+# Remote host, either an IP address or fully-qualified hostname.
+host = 127.0.0.1
+
+# Ping interval.
+interval = 2
+
+# Grace period for missed pings before executing 'down_cmd'.
+max_delay = 30