Recommended SMS modems and troubleshooting tips

Ipswitch has tested the following SMS modems for use with the SMS Direct Action (not the SMS Action):

To consider

Troubleshooting SMS Modems

If an SMS modem is not working as expected, verify that the communications port (COM port) to which the modem is attached is configured to use settings supported by the modem.

  1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Device Manager. The Device Manager appears.
  2. Expand Ports.
  3. Double-click the communications port used by the SMS modem. The Communications Port Properties dialog appears.
  4. Select the Port Settings tab.
  5. Using the documentation provided by the modem manufacturer, verify that the port settings listed are supported by the modem. If the listed settings are not supported, make any necessary changes.

    Note: If you are using the MultiModem® GPRS external wireless modem, model MTCBA-G-F2, set Flow Control to Hardware.

  6. Click OK to save changes.

Using line feeds and carriage returns to correct SMS modem issues

Some SMS Direct enabled phones do not work correctly with SMS Direct Actions because new line characters are not always handled properly. This issue may be corrected by adding the following new registry key entry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ipswitch\Network Monitor\Whatsup plug-ins\Actions\ActSmsDirect\NewLine

In the Value data box, enter a combination of a carriage return (\r) and/or line feed (\n) command. For example enter one of the following:

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