Serial GSM Gateway User Manual
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Serial GSM Gateway Menu and Navigation
The Serial GSM Gateway has a built in menu
(Figure 2-1)
that is accessible using the console options. The
menu is used to access all functions of the Serial GSM Gateway including, Access to external serial devices,
General Purpose Input and Output (GPIO), GPS, GSM device functions, Device settings, Access logs, and
GPRS console modes.
The menu is only accessible once a valid passcode has been entered. The passcode logon prompt is displayed
every new session connection. The passcode is masked with the ―*‖ character.
The menu has a timeout if no customer interaction is observed for a set time period of 4 minutes. After the
timeout the customer will be automatically logged out of the Serial GSM Gateway and presented with the
logon prompt screen. This feature prevents unauthorized access to the Serial GSM Gateway when an
active console is left unattended. If the customer is using the GPRS console, the connection will be closed
and the Serial GSM Gateway will reboot.
The menu is navigated by entering the number that is associated with the function or action you want to
perform and pressing the ―Enter‖ key.
For example: From the Main Menu you want to change the settings of the GSM Serial Gateway. You would
enter the number ―8‖ and press the ―Enter‖ key at the ―>‖ prompt from the Main Menu.
The character ―*‖ is widely used as a Back, Cancel, Exit command. Every menu and most configuration
screens make use of the ―*‖ character to perform one of the mentioned actions.
The Serial GSM Gateway Menu also has an automatic return to Menu feature. When changing a setting and
you do not enter the change after 30 seconds the Serial GSM Gateway will automatically cancel the setting
request and return you to the Menu. This feature prevents accidental changes to the Serial GSM Gateway
when an active console is left unattended.
Figure 2-1
Serial GSM Gateway Main Menu (PRO model shown)
