- Product Manual
- Introduction
- SMS technology
- Connection types
- Basic concepts
- GSM SMS
- RS232 Data Cable
- Installing the standard modem
- USB Cable
- Bluetooth (BT)
- Infrared (IR)
- GPRS SMS
- IP SMS
- USSD
- GSM modem vs IP SMS
- Ozeki 10 vs Ozeki NG
- Installation Guide
- User Guide
- Developers Guide
- Examples and Solutions
- Appendix
- SMS FAQ
- Feature list
- Commercial Information
- Search
RS232 Serial Cable and Industrial Modems
This page provides information about the use of an RS232 data cable, as well as about some of the most reliable GSM devices you can attach to your computer for SMS messaging using the Ozeki NG - SMS Gateway software.
In order to send and receive SMS messages from your PC, you can attach your phone to the PC with a phone-to-PC data cable (Figure 1). The cable is attached to the serial port of your computer. The serial port is located on the backside and has 9 pins. The name of the serial port in your operating system is COM1 or COM2.
If you have different options (e.g., Serial, USB, IR, BT connection), choosing the serial cable is a good choice. An RS232 serial data cable is a simple and reliable tool. The newest modems use USB data cables. Industrial GSM modems used in environments where performance and reliability are crucial are always connected using RS232 or USB cables.
If you wish to build an environment where continuous operation is important, you should use an industrial GSM modem (Figure 2):
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Multitech SMS modem |
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Sierra Wireless AirLink Fastrack |
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WAVECOM |
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Fargo Maestro 20 |
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Fargo Maestro 100 |
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SIEMENS TC35 / SIEMENS MC35 |
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NOKIA 30/ Nokia 32 |
Figure 2 - Industrial GSM modems
To find out more about suitable GSM devices, check out the Supported Phones page.
More information
- Installation of a Wavecom modem
- Prerequisites
- GSM Modem Connectivity
- Supported Phones
- USB Cable
- Bluetooth
- Infrared