SMS
Use the SMS (Short Messaging Service) icon to view or change the SMS settings used by your appliance.
For more information, see “Creating a send short message
Note: This icon is available only if a modem that supports SMS messaging is installed in and configured for use with your appliance.
The SMS Configuration window consists of Basic, Advanced, and Status tabs. The Status tab displays the level and quality of the SMS signal. The following controls and data appear in the Basic tab:
Field | Description |
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SIM PIN / Confirm SIM PIN | For modems that use a SIM (subscriber identification module), specify |
| the PIN to unlock the SIM. |
| Note: For modems that do not have a PIN, this field is blank. For infor- |
| mation about your SIM PIN please contact your GSM/GPRS service |
| provider. |
Service center (SMSC) | The address of the Short Message Service Center (SMSC) used by your |
| SMS service. The SMSC is an SMS server that sends messages. The |
| address for the SMSC is programmed into the SIM so you can leave |
| this field blank. Entering a value in this field overrides automatic |
| SMSC selection. |
| Note: For information about your SMSC please contact your GSM/ |
| GPRS service provider. |
Destination
Interrupt PPP when an SMS alert occurs
The
Note: For information about your SMS Destination please contact your GSM/GPRS service provider.
Enable this setting to allow SMS communication to override PPP communications, if your modem supports both SMS and PPP communications. Once the SMS message is sent, the PPP connection is reestablished.
Note: PPP connections that have been initiated using the Request Immediate
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