HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Recommended connection HWg-SMS-GW is a device that enables multiple HW group devices to send alarm text messages (SMS) through a single GSM modem using the netGSM function. 1) Insert a SIM card (without PIN protection) 2) Run the UDP Config utility and note the...
HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group First steps Connecting the cables Turn the unit upside down and write down its MAC address that is printed on the label. HWg-SMS-GW Set the switches: DIP1=Off, DIP2=Off. Connect HWg-SMS-GW to the Ethernet.
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Configuring the IP address – UDP Config UDP Config utility – root directory of the supplied CD (Windows and Linux versions). Available for download at www.HW- group.com Software > UDP Config. Click the icon to launch UDP Config.
HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group WEB interface Web interface – Main page SMS Queue Info Pending Message / Capacity – Number of messages being delivered / total capacity Messages Sent – Number of messages sent (since the last restart) ...
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Web interface – GSM The GSM page displays the modem status and allows for configuration of the default alarm recipient phone number. This number is used only if there is no phone number defined in the device (Poseidon, HWg-WLD, HWg-PWR etc.) where the alarm originated.
HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Web interface – Setup Device Information MAC Address – MAC address of the device, unique within the entire Ethernet network Firmware Version – Version of the product firmware. This information is needed when contacting the technical support.
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Web interface – Network and Time IP Address – IP address of the device. Assigned by your network administrator. Submask – Subnet mask. Assigned by your network administrator. Gateway – IP address of the default gateway. Assigned by your network administrator.
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Web interface – SNMP The SNMP interface can only read the status of HWg-SMS-GW. It cannot be used to send SMS. General SNMP Settings SNMP port – Port number for SNMP communication. The default is 161.
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Using HWg-SMS-GW with Poseidon 4002 Poseidon 4002 configuration To send a SMS from a Poseidon 4002 using the HWg-SMS-GW, both devices must be able to access each other over LAN. In case of problems, double-check the following:...
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group The Web interface of HWg-SMS-GW shows: The Web interface indicates if the HWg-SMS-GW received requests to send SMS. Notes / FAQ Outgoing messages are not lost. HWg-SMS-GW stores the outgoing message queue in its memory. SOAP protocol is used for communication. If the connection is not established or is refused, Poseidon tries to send the SMS again.
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HW group Using HWg-SMS-GW with SensDesk.com SensDesk.com is an online portal for monitoring IP sensors by HW group. SensDesk.com can send e-mail alarm alerts. HWg-SMS-GW can be used to send SMS alerts. 1) Set the IP address of your HWg-SMS-GW in your account settings: SensDesk.com: My Account >>...
HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group Using HWg-SMS-GW with Nagios Nagios notifications can be send using the HWg-SMS-GW text message gateway. A Nagios plugin for sending text messages using HWg-SMS-GW has been developed in cooperation with Netways. The notify-poseidon-sms.pl plugin takes messages about state changes of monitored devices from Nagios and forwards these messages to the HWg-SMS-GW, which in turn sends the SMS message.
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group 2.2) Send a test SMS to verify correct operation of the plugin and the HWg-SMS-GW unit. The -H flag specifies the IP address of the gateway to use for sending the SMS. Use the -D flag to specify the test message recipient's phone number.
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HWg-SMS-GW2 manual HW group 3.2) In /etc/nagios3/conf.d/contacts_nagios.cfg, define the contact(s) and contact group for sending the text messages. define contact { contact_name peter-gsm alias Peters GSM phone service_notification_period 24x7 host_notification_period 24x7 service_notification_options w,u,c,r host_notification_options service_notification_commands notify-service-by-sms host_notification_commands notify-host-by-sms pager +420777888999...
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In order to take advantage of this product in your program, use the HWg-SDK (Software Development Kit). The SDK provides commented examples of source code for various programming languages. Or, contact HW group for documentation about the netGSM protocol. www.HW-group.com EX131: SMS GW Client (Borland C++ Builder) ...
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