SMS Settings
If you want to add SMS text messaging support, navigate to SMS Text Messaging, then either use Add SMPP Connection or GSM Modem Settings.
The difference between these two types of methods to send SMS messages are:
SMPP: Uses internet connection, requires a provider, very fast (50 messages per second). For more info see www.mobiledatanow.com/support/smpp-connection
GSM Modem: Doesn't require an internet connection, needs a SIM card, slow (6-10 messages a minute). For more info see www.mobiledatanow.com/support/supported-sms-modems
GSM Modem
Enter the details of your SMS modem similar to below. See Supported SMS Modems for more information on how to find out which COM port to use.
Note: You must enter the COM settings like below. eg. COM1, COM2, COM8 etc
Note: Some SMS modems don't work for sending SMS with a fast baud setting, so a setting of 9600 is usually adequate. Save the information.
!! Important Note: When you add a new modem or change the modem's settings, you'll need to restart MDN SMS Server so it picks up the new settings. See Running MDN Services about how to do this and for more information.
SMPP Connection
You may first want to visit the SMPP Information page at www.mobiledatanow.com/support/smpp-connection and learn about SMPP and where you can get it.
You can setup multiple SMPP mobile numbers for each query you plan to use, or just setup one SMPP mobile number for all queries and use a keyword at the beginning of each query to distinguish between them. Additional SMPP mobile numbers can be added at anytime.
Below are the settings defined.
SMPP Mobile Number: The mobile number used to send queries to.
Host: The host name or IP address of the SMPP server.
Port: The TCP/IP port number of the SMPP server which the gateway connects to.
Username: The username/system ID given to you by your provider.
Password: The password associated with your username.
Source TON: Indicates the type of source address. Set to number 1 where the source address is in international format.
Source NPI: Indicates the number plan indicator - defaults to 0.
Use SMPP mobile number as Address Range: Use if your provider doesn't set the source number as the reply number automatically.
Use TLV for concatenated messages: By default UDH is used for concatenated (long) messages. Tick this box if your provider requires TLV.
Keep alive interval: Some providers require a link to be sent to indicate the client is still alive.
