Modem doesnt support sms?

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Anonymous
 
Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 03:35 pm:   

hi,
when i want to configure SMSC, (i used the connection type: GSM phone or modem, modem: HTC USB Modem), i get a alert that the modem doesnt support SMS.

did i make a error or does the modem actually dont support sms -> where can i find informatie about this
greetz brian
Bryce Norwood - NowSMS Support
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Username: Bryce

Post Number: 1925
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 12:29 am:   

Hi Brian,

Are you referring to one of the Microsoft SmartPhone models made by HTC? I'm not sure that any of the MS SmartPhones actually support the AT command set for sending/receiving SMS as defined in ETSI GSM 07.05.

As the phones get smarter, this seems to be one of those supposedly dumb features that they leave out. (The SonyEricsson P800/P900 also do not support these functions. And the Nokia Series 60 phones support the functions for sending only, not receiving. So if using a phone as a modem, you are usually best off with more of a middle-of-the-road phone, or a dedicated GSM modem device.)

To confirm that this is the case, go into HyperTerminal (Programs->Accessories->Communications->HyperTerminal), and connect to the COM port. Hit enter a couple of times, and then type ATZ and press enter. If it is a modem, then it should respond back with OK (which it appears that your modem is doing).

Next, type AT+CSMS=0 and press Enter. Then type AT+CMGF=0 and press Enter. If either of those commands return an ERROR then the SMS commands are not properly implemented in the phone.

-bn
Anonymous
 
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 03:09 pm:   

Hello,
I'm trying to follow the installation and when getting to "Test and add modem"
we get "modem doesnt support SMS"

The modem I'm using is Apache v90 56k
TIA
Bryce Norwood - NowSMS Support
Board Administrator
Username: Bryce

Post Number: 1940
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 07:28 pm:   

I'm not aware of any GSM modem under the Apache brand. The fact that you mention "v90" makes me think that you are referring to a standard PC modem, and NOT a GSM modem.

A GSM modem is a specialised type of modem device which operates on the GSM mobile network. It accepts a SIM card, just like a GSM mobile phone, and that SIM card must be activated for service with a GSM mobile phone provider.

-bn
Anonymous
 
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 08:51 am:   

Appreciate you help
Thanks!
Chuka Odogwu
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Username: Chuka

Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 11:59 am:   

I have a Sony Ericsson P900 which apparently does not support SMS. Is there an off the shelf gsm modem any one can recommend that will do the job?
Chuka Odogwu
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Username: Chuka

Post Number: 3
Registered: 03-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:11 pm:   

I have a Sony Ericsson P900 which apparently does not support SMS. Is there an off the shelf gsm modem any one can recommend that will do the job?
Bryce Norwood - NowSMS Support
Board Administrator
Username: Bryce

Post Number: 2071
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 05:46 pm:   

See http://support.nowsms.com/discus/messages/1/3255.html for a discussion of some phone as modem options and more discussion of the P800/P900 issue.

For off the shelf, GSM modems, I like the Siemens MC35 Terminal (external), and Sierra Wireless Aircard 750 (PC card).

-bn