Mobile Connectivity Configuration page

The Mobile Connectivity settings identify the service provider to use when connecting to the mobile network. The information that appears varies by product and whether the device is GSM- or CDMA-based. In addition, you can enable and configure the Short Message Service (SMS) from this page. For GSM-based devices, enter the information for your account after you receive it from the mobile service provider.

The fields on the Mobile Connectivity Configuration page are described as follows:

Current Status

This field displays the current status of the cellular modem and mobile connection, including serial number information, signal strength and quality, and connection state.

Current Settings

For CDMA-based devices, no settings appear.

For GSM-based devices, the following settings appear:

Mobile APN: The service plan or access point name (APN).
Username: The user name of the mobile connection needed to access the mobile network. Depending on mobile service provider, this value may not be necessary.
Password: The password of the mobile connection needed to access the mobile network. Depending on mobile service provider, this value may not be necessary.
SIM PIN: A password that allows an administrator of the device to access information on the SIM card. The password is usually between four and eight digits. SIM PINs act like ATM PINs in that they require users to authenticate themselves as the true owner of the card before information is released. Depending on mobile service provider, this value may not be necessary.

Short Message Service (SMS) settings

The SMS settings options configure the cellular Short Message Service (SMS) capabilities of the cellular modem.

Enable cellular Short Message Service (SMS) services: Enables or disables SMS features on this Digi device. When this option is enabled, the you can configure the remaining SMS options. This option is enabled (on) by default. When you disable SMS services, all SMS-related menu items in the web interface and Remote Manager are disabled.

Device Cloud SMS settings

These settings configure the Remote Manager-registered device to be managed by Remote Manager via Short Message Service (SMS) messages.

Enable Device Cloud SMS: Enables or disables Remote Manager SMS support.
Phone Number: The phone number or short code of the Remote Manager server. This is a setting in the device that allows the device to send to Remote Manager, and possibly restrict messages to those coming from Remote Manager. The default value phone number is 32075.
Service Identifier: The Service Identifier (prefix) of Remote Manager. This field is an optional setting. You can use it when there is a shared short code in use, and an identifier (prefix) is required to redirect a message to a specific service under that short code. The default value is idgp. Use of the Service Identifier idgp is mandatory when the Phone Number is 32075.
Opt-in: : Enables or disables the Device Cloud SMS opt-in feature. By default, XBee Gateway cellular models are configured to automatically register with the Remote Manager Technical Support when you first power up your device. Activation with Remote Manager Technical Support is free. The Remote Manager Technical Support team will only access your device upon your approval. With your consent, the Remote Manager Technical Support team can view and access your device to diagnose and resolve issues if you require assistance. In the automatic registration process, XBee Gateway cellular models attempt to send a single SMS message containing the device’s mobile phone number. Your cellular account must be set up to send and receive SMS messages. Network costs associated with this single SMS transmission are the customer’s responsibility. Any device information stored in the Remote Manager Technical Account is secured with adherence to Remote Manager’s security and privacy procedures, and will not be disclosed to, or accessible by third parties.
Restrict Sender: Only process inbound messages for Remote Manager from the number specified in the Phone Number setting. Messages from other phone numbers will be passed on to other SMS Services on the device.
Reply to Sender Phone Number: This is an advanced option that rarely needs to be changed. This option directs Remote Manager command replies to be sent to the phone number of the sender of the request. Clear this check box to force replies to be sent to the configured phone number.