GSM connection

GSM connection

GSM Connection

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Remote PC with browser

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GSM modem

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PSTN modem

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GSM network

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PSTN network

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External antenna

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GSM modem

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SPC controller

The web server on the controller can be accessed via a remote connection over the GSM network. A GSM module (with SIM card) must be installed on the controller as shown above to provide remote access to the SPC. The data option of the SIM card must be activated and the data number must be used.

On the remote side of the connection the user must have a PSTN or GSM modem installed on a PC with browser. If a PSTN modem is installed then it must be connected to a working PSTN line.

To connect remotely to the controller:

1. Install a GSM modem on the controller (see the corresponding installation instructions).

2. Enter Full Engineer programming from the keypad and configure the modem (primary or backup) to answer an incoming call.

3. On the keypad, scroll to the following menu: FULL ENGINEER > COMMUNICATION > MODEMS, and select the settings listed:

   ENABLE MODEM

   Set to MODEM ENABLED.

   TYPE

   Displays the type of modem (GSM).

   COUNTRY CODE

   Select the relevant country code.

   ANSWER MODE

   Select an option to answer incoming calls or never to answer incoming calls.

On Windows XP:

1. Open the New Connection Wizard by browsing to Control Panel > Network Connections > Create New Connection (in the Network Tasks window).

2. On the Network Connection Type window, select Connect to the Internet.

3. On the Getting Ready window, choose Setup my connection manually.

4. On the Internet Connection window, choose Connect using Dialup modem.

5. On the Connection Name window enter the connection name, for example, SPC remote connection.

6. On the Phone Number to Dial window, enter the phone number of the GSM line connected to the GSM modem.

7. On the Connection Availability window, choose whether this connection is available to all users.

8. On the Internet Account Information window, enter the following details:

   - Username: SPC

   - Password: password

   - Confirm Password: password

   The Completing the New Connection Wizard page is displayed.

9. Click Finish to save the Dial-up connection to the PC.

To activate this dial-up connection:

• Click the icon located on the Control Panel > Network Connections page.

  The PC makes a data call to the GSM line connected to the SPC GSM module.

  The SPC GSM module answers the incoming data call after the designated number of rings and establishes an IP link with the remote computer.

  The SPC system automatically assigns an IP address to the remote PC.

 

For some Windows operating systems, a dialog box regarding Windows certification appears. Vanderbilt deems it acceptable to continue. For further queries, contact your network administrator or a Vanderbilt technician.

To obtain this IP address:

1. Right click the dial-up icon.

2. Click the Details tab.

   The IP address is displayed as the Server IP address.

3. Enter this IP address in the address bar of the browser and click.

4. When the dial-up connection icon is displayed on the task bar of the PC, open the browser and enter the IP address of the SPC.

   The browser logon page is displayed.

 

To set up a dial-up connection on another operating system, consult the help menu of that operating system.