Gprs / Internet Devices - Leica GPS1200 Series Technical Reference Manual

Configuration of Devices
23.1.8
Description
Typical uses
Requirements for using

GPRS / Internet devices

GPRS / Internet Devices
GPRS is a telecommunication standard for transmitting data packages using the Internet
Protocol.
When using GPRS technology charges are made based on the amount of transferred data
and not as for normal digital cellular phones where charges are made for the connection
time.
To access the Internet with a GPS1200 receiver in order to receive real-time data from the
Internet.
Example use
Step Description
This is an example use for receiving data from the Internet.
1. Rover must be equipped with a GPRS / Internet device.
2. The GPRS / Internet device accesses the Internet where the rover connects for
example to NTRIP.
3. The rover receives real-time corrections from this other computer in the Internet.
• AT command language must be supported by the digital cellular phone. Refer to "23.3
Creating a New Device".
• Access Point Name of a server from the network provider. The APN can be thought of as
the home page of a provider supporting GPRS data transfer.
• SIM card. This is the same SIM card as normally used in mobile phones. The SIM card
must be enabled to transmit data. Contact the service provider to enable the SIM card.
• Personal Identification Number
GPS1200 572