SAMBA 55/56
VERSION 1.03
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Introduction
This manual is focussed on the GSM/GPRS data solutions of the SAMBA
USB modem from FALCOM GmbH.
The SAMBA is a Plug-and-Play device in extremely small size (88 x 37 x
12 mm), which provides a powerful state-of the art technologies (GSM,
GPRS) and makes them available for a quick and easy way to plug in GSM
and GPRS functionality to systems and modems. The SAMBA provides an
integrated SIM card reader, an internal GSM antenna, an audio channel and
a standard USB interface. The physical interface to the modem application
is made through an embedded USB connector. It consists of 4 pins, required
for controlling the unit, transferring data and audio signals and providing
power supply lines. The embedded USB interface allows it direct
connection to a USB serial port of desktop or notebook computers. The
SAMBA is designed for use on any GSM network in the world, it is a Tri-
Band GSM/GPRS engine that works in the three frequencies GSM 900,
DCS 1800 MHz and PCS 1900 MHz or GSM 850, DCS 1800 MHz and
PCS 1900 MHz. This full type approved integrated modem constitutes a self
contained, fully integrated implementation of the GSM/GPRS standard. The
SAMBA features GPRS multi-slot class 10 and supports the GPRS coding
schemes CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4. The SAMBA equipment supports
GPRS Class-B. This means, that the Mobile Station can set up a GSM call
(voice, CSD or fax) while GPRS attached
.
A standard SIM card has to be inserted into the integrated card reader. The
SAMBA modem can send and receive data by GSM and GPRS network. It
supports voice, SMS, fax as well and offers a choice of seven different
ringing tones/melodies which are easily selectable using AT command. The
SAMBA modem can be easily controlled by using AT command for all
kinds of operations.
About GPRS:
GPRS is a high-speed, data-only service that is an add-on to the GSM
(Global System for Mobile Communications) cellular network - a type of
network used to provide cellular phone service.
The SAMBA Modem provides reliable data connections to GPRS 900
MHz (GSM), 1800 MHz (DCS) networks. When in regions where GPRS
is not available, user can still access their important information with
GSM 14.4 kbps data connections.
Users are advised to quickly proceed to the “Security” chapter and read
the hints carefully.
This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission.
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