SMS Direct messages are similar to SMS messages, except a phone line is not required. Instead, messages are sent directly to a cell phone, or other texting capable device, via a GSM modem. If the receiving phone is not active or is out of range when a SMS message is sent, messages will be received when the phone is turned on. SMS messages will be listed in the WhatsUp Gold Action Log.
You need several items in order to use the SMS Direct Action:
Use this dialog to create an SMS Direct notification.
Note: All non-numeric characters other than the comma, such as "-" and ".", will be ignored.
There is a 2,000 character limit in this field, so you can enter many numbers.
Note: The list displays all ports associated with the GSM modem, including virtual and hard-wired, serial ports. You must select the port that is assigned to the modem in the Windows Device Manager.
Note: If the message exceeds 140 characters, the message may be broken into up to 3 parts and will be sent as separate messages ("1 of 3", "1 of 2", etc.), each message containing up to 140 characters, for a total of up to 420 characters. Spaces are counted in the total number of characters.
Keep in mind that SMS stands for Short Message Service. Essentially, the messages you send through the SMS Direct Action are text messages, and are meant to be brief.
Tip: To check the status of an action, or to cancel an action, or group of actions, on the console go to Tools > Running Actions.