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1. one which supports Paging coordination Paging coordination is needed to send the Paging Message via the Packet Data Channel PDCH to the MS Once the GSM calll is terminated the GPRS transaction will be resumed The implemented and tested behaviour of Falcom Wireless Modules can be guaranteed for the Network Operation Mode NOM II Due to the fact that NOM is not yet implemented in the networks it was not possible to verify the Class B capabilities of Falcom Wireless Modules When a voice CSD or fax call is ongoing dedicated mode you cannot set up a GPRS connection As a result no PSD transfer can be made ATH ends all ongoing calls V25 ter on the originating logical channel In order not to stop the GPRS connection the voice CSD or fax call must be ended with AT CHLD 1 Use AT CHLD 0 to reject incoming calls Please note that AT CHLD 0 1 is available no matter whether or not the Multiparty service has been subscribed to i e the command can be used even though the SIM card does not support Multiparty calls The behaviour of the serial interface lines DSR DTR and DCD is the same for CSD and GPRS data connections For example when you switch from PPP online mode to command mode using the DCD state does not change 5 2 Examples Using Class B functionality via the serial interface This chapter provides step by step instructions of how to make use of the mobiles Class B capabilities in a Network Operation Mode Il NOM II o2. AT CGACT command e Entering PPP online mode AT CGDATA In order to set the Falcom Wireless Module to PPP online mode GPRS data mode and activate the PPP stack the CGDATA command may be used Example AT CGDATA PPP lt cid gt CONNECT PEAY SOP FSS PEE EPP YSU 4 HY Ht When the Falcom Wireless Module has answered with CONNECT it is in PPP mode and no further AT commands can be sent to the module until the PPP connection has terminated The cryptic letter combination displayed after the CONNECT is the terminal interpretation of the PPP traffic For more details about the PPP handshake see also 3 and 4 The activation of the drivers necessary to make a TCP IP connection has to be initiated by the OS It is the user s responsibility to adapt the software accordingly and provide the appropriate drivers 4 3 Modem compatible PDP context activation 4 3 1 No preceding PDP context activation The series of discrete AT commands can be replaced by the ATD command Example ATD 99 CONNECT HTT HS JOP FSD PD YER pura Ye HY Jt 4 3 2 Preceding PDP context activation If setting up a call with defined QoS and PDP context parameters the following AT commands can be used as described in chapter 4 2 Example AT CGDCONT 1 IP volume d2gprs de OK AT CGQREQ 1 3 4 3 0 0 OK ATD 99 CONNECT HEFTY OP FSS PY EFF RP Sur A 4 4 Shutting down the connection The GPRS data connection can be shut down in th
3. Disconnected GPRS Type Dial up Connection Status Disconnected SSS 4 1 object s selected ds Figure 14 Some more settings In the opened dialog box please select General tab then press Configure m DOUNON This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 13 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Figure 15 Modem properties 7 The dialog box below is displayed Please activate the check boxes as shown in the figure below When the settings are done then press OK button Modem Configuration Figure 16 Modem configuration 7 W As next select the Networking tab choose PPP for the type of dialup server and tap Internet Protocol TCP IP Click on Settings in order to configure the PPP connection The PPP Settings window will open Select Enable LCP extensions and Negotiate multi link for single link connections this window is not attached in figure below Click on OK button Click on Properties in order to configure the TCP IP properties This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 14 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 CT 2x General Options Security Networking Sharing Type of dial up server am calling 8 NT 4 2000 Internet Components checked are used by this connection Y Internet Protocol
4. Remove Hardware Wizard Install New Modem am Y Select the manufacturer and model of your modem If your modem is not listed or if you have an installation disk click Have Disk Manufacturers Models Standard 2400 bps Modem Standard 9600 bps Modem Standard 14400 bps Modem Standard 19200 bps Modem Standard 28800 bps Modem Standard 33600 bps Modem Standard RENN hns KREFlav Madam Standard Modem Types 3Com J Have Disk pen Figure 3 Select the standard modem Choose the COM port number where the modem module is connected to then press Next button Add Remove Hardware Wizard Install New Modem Select the ports you want to install the modem on aS You have selected the following modem Standard 19200 bps Modem On which ports do you want to install it All ports Selected ports Figure 4 Selected ports This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 8 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 When you have done with the modem installation click the Properties button from the modem panel i Phone And Modem Options Figure 5 Installed modem Set the speed to 115200 Wait for dialtone be Figure 6 Select the maximum port speed 2 1 1 Configuring the modem driver To have a connection to the GPRS Network choose the Advanced tab On the Extra Se
5. Start the terminal program Set the parameters using the AT CGQMIN and or AT CGQREQ commands see also 1 for details Close the terminal program when finished to free the Communication port Example AT CGQREQ lt cid gt lt precedence gt lt delay gt lt reliability gt lt peak gt lt mean gt lt RETURN gt AT CGQMIN lt cid gt lt precedence gt lt delay gt lt reliability gt lt peak gt lt mean gt lt RETURN gt The QoS AT commands can only be used when a PDP context has been defined In order to activate the PDP context with the predefined QoS values choose 99 lt cid gt instead of 99 as the phone number entry see also chapter 3 3 However if 99 is chosen the module will ignore the predefined values and activate the PDP context with the default QoS values 3 5 Communications software To connect to the Internet or to send and receive e mail or faxes transmit data from your computer you need the appropriate data and fax communications software You can use connected modem with most commercially available communications applications such as Microsoft Exchange Microsoft Outlook Netscape Navigator 3 6 Browser Settings No proxy server needs to be configured in the browser If you have the Microsoft Internet Explorer installed you can select the phonebook entry created for the GPRS access as your favorite dial up networking Connection To do so go to the Tools menu and tap Internet Options Con
6. TCP IP OS File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks E Client for Microsoft Networks Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Figure 17 Components TCP IP configuration The dialog box below is displayed Activate the Use the following DNS server addresses and type the DNS address of your Operator Network e g T D1 has following DNS address 193 254 160 001 maybe for other providers is not required in this case activate Obtain DNS server address automatically then press OK button and go back to the GPRS dial up icon see upon and follow next step below Refer also to the chapter 5 3 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties f 2 x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically mC Use the following IP address IP address A A 2 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 193 254 160 001 Altemate DNS server R R Figure 18 Use the DNS server addresses Before you start GPRS dial up make sure that SIM card is inserted and is registered into the GSM network R
7. amp FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GMBH GPRS startup User Guide u m Version 1 00 16 06 2005 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Contents 0 INTRODUCTION oe eeen ETEA ean esas ered ena 4 0 1 RRERERENG ES E sere te eer ara tren ent A EA ar want pt renee gaits nT a nT etn ar en ra 4 02 ABBREVIA TONS TAE A TE E E E A ERE a Thy A Re Tonner 4 1 GETTING STARTED TO GPRS NETWORK sccseccescesees 5 2 HARDWARE amp SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 00000 7 2A ABIDIN ENIMS E M era r a E A T E O oanGaoCidh 7 PART KET EERIE EES AEE E r one fonda ecoanncodcrcods 9 3 SETTING UP THE DIAL UP NETWORK cccecseccesceeee 11 3 1 ADDING SAIN EWE IAIEU REG ONNEGTI Nieccsceecatee antec E ea enema N en een eo 1 Sy REGISTERINGHOxIHEG SMENELWORKesceetat ee cicec E ony eraser 18 She PEFININGHE EIR RAG ONTEX mar n A A oe rotor A ee on eee eats A 18 3 4 PEFININGTHEQOSAPROEIEnn rnc seta E er ten terrier errr AE E A eae 19 3D GOMMUNICATIONSSORIWARES arrears crate coms orate aie a teers 19 3 6 BROWSERSENMING Stren srereee enact era nieeren Terie A Te Manon fan Mere aan 19 4 GPRS ATCOMMANDS eee eA Ere EEEren eseo 20 4 1 GENERATE A A T A A N A A A A A A 20 4 2 DISCRETE RD PASONTEXTACTIVATIONS epee ee AA IAE arrears 20 4 3 MOBDEMICOMPATIBEE Ps GO NITEXIBACTIVATIONUereseer sees sseere sete eratec seseeen once caeeneneen eemsuretens teres 21 At3 jl MN OVOLECCCEINGIEDE COMLeEXTeGCIIV GMO rE E eee eestor er
8. or network you are connecting to If you want Sees ET ne ae ee re check Use rules Area code Phone number A XXXXKK Country region code J T Use dialing rules Figure 12 Enter the access number for your Network Operator This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 12 Enter the name of the dial up profile e g GPRS Press the Finish button and you have made a GPRS dial up profile Network Connection Wizard Completing the Network Connection Wizard Type the name you want to use for this connection arRSI To create this connection and save it in the Network and Dial up Connections folder click Finish To edit this connection in the Network and Dial up Connections folder select it click File and then click Properties T Add a shortcut to my desktop eee Figure 13 Type the name of connection Now you need to edit some more settings Right click just made GPRS dial up icon then click Properties fy Network and Dial up Connections ioj xj File Edt View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt H Qsearch Gyrolders 3 0 GS X A E Address Network and Dial up Connections z Go E Make New Connection r Ha SE Jincoming Connections Incoming Disconnected Network and Dial up Local Area Connection LAN Enabled Connections Dial up
9. ETURN gt OK e Defining a PDP context AT CGDCONT Chapter 3 4 describes the procedure of how to define a PDP context Example AT CGDCONT 1 ip internet t d1 de lt RETURN gt e Defining a QoS profile AT CGQREQ AT CGQMIN Chapter 3 4 describes the procedure of how to define a QoS profile Example AT CGQREQ 1 3 4 3 0 0 lt RETURN gt AT CGQMIN 1 3 3 3 0 0 lt RETURN gt where the numbers correspond to lt PDP context identifier gt lt Service precedence gt lt delay class gt lt reliability class gt lt peak throughput rate gt lt mean throughput rate gt e GPRS attach AT CGATT In order to use the GPRS service the Falcom Wireless Module must be GPRS attached From that moment on the PLMN knows that the Falcom Wireless Module is GPRS capable This means the Falcom Wireless Module can initiate a GPRS data call and Mobility Management routines apply Example AT CGATTI 1 OK The GPRS attach may already be done before the PDP context and the QoS profile definition e PDP context activation AT CGACT Before data can be transmitted a PDP context must be activated One way to do this is the CGACT command Example AT CGACT 1 lt cid gt OK This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 20 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 More than one context can be activated If no GPRS attach has been done before it will be done automatically by the
10. ak 7 Mean 31 E Plus DVD DOD A DZZS S Automatic internet eplus de NO Precedence 2 Delay 4 Reliability 3 Peak 9 Mean 31 Table 2 Service provider information valid 16 10 2001 VIAG 195 182 96 28 195 182 96 61 Automatic internet No Precedence 2 delay 4 reliability 3 peak 4 mean 31 d These settings may be subject to regular changes by the network providers This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 25
11. an aetna ie 21 Ae3 2 able C CClnGin bbe OMlexWOCIIN GON E A eek E tennant 21 4 4 SHUTINGIDOWNIHECONNE CTION E A E E E E E 21 5 GPRSFEATURES oy E T ee 23 Sal MOBILES TATI Ni PASS Baers T A E A E A E 23 52 EXAMPLES USING CLASS B FUNCTIONALITY VIA THE SERIAL INTERFACE ccesesseccessssecsesseseesnee 23 59 GPRS PARAMETERS OF GERMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS sssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssseseees 25 This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Version history Version number Author Changes 1 00 Fadil Begiri Initial version This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 2 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Cautions Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed for its use Please read carefully the safety precautions If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product described in it please contact your vendor General information about FALCOM and its range of products are available at the following Internet address http www falcom de Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright This user s manual is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH with all rights reserved No pa
12. ax call was accepted change from data mode to command mode with v End the voice call with AT CHLD 1 ER ON AS Se SSS AS SW SAS Ss SS SS e BO i kS gt We 1 When you attempt to follow these steps in a NOM II network be aware that the RING URC usually does not appear since no Paging coordination is done in PTM 1 When you attempt to follow these steps in a NOM II network be aware that the RING URC usually does not appear since no Paging coordination is done in PTM However in a bursty traffic flow where data packets are transferred discontinuously paging messages and thus the RING URC may be received In this case the scenarios 5 and 6 might be successful even though the network only supports NOM II This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 24 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 v Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 5 3 GPRS parameters of German service providers The following table presents GPRS parameters of selected German service providers and operators Primary DNS Secondary DNS IP address APN IP header compression Dial phone number Default QoS T D1 193 254 160 1 free Automatic internet t dl de No Precedence 3 Delay 4 Reliability 3 Peak 0 Mean 0 D2 Vodafone ISDA S012 1 S02 Automatic volume d2gprs rde No Precedence 3 Delay 4 Reliability 3 Pe
13. communication port To enter the PIN use the AT CPIN command see 1 for detailed instructions Example AT CPIN 1234 OK Now quit the terminal program 3 3 Defining the PDP context In order to activate a PDP context with the dial up network a PDP context needs to be defined before This means that the mobile needs to inform the network about certain parameters so that the context will be activated correctly The PDP context definition can be done in several ways e f no entry has been made in the Extra settings of the modem properties see Figures 6 and 7 and the dial up network is started with the phone number 99 no individual PDP context values are known In this case the module will use default values for the connection The default values are the ones which had been used for the last connection In more and more cases it is required to predefine a PDP context For example if the local network provider requests an APN In these cases the first example does not work and one of the two following options must be chosen e If the Extra settings of the modem properties have been filled in the CID is known In order to activate the PDP context with the predefined values 99 lt cid gt instead of 99 must be chosen as the phone number entry see figure 15 However if 99 is chosen the module will ignore the predefined values and activate the PDP context with the default values Then all statements made in the first e
14. e Dial Up Network by taping the Hang up button However the PDP context is still alive It can be stopped with the AT command AT CGACT Example AT CGACT 0 lt cid gt OK When detaching with the AT CGATT command no GPRS data connection is possible before reattaching This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 21 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Example AT CGATT 0 lt cid gt OK d4 The CGATT command also performs a PDP context deactivation if the context had not been deactivated before Another alternative is the ATH command which closes a data connection deactivates the PDP context and detaches the module Example ATH J ATH closes all ongoing voice and data connections This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 22 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 5 GPRS FEATURES 5 1 Mobile Station Class B Falcom GPRS Wireless Modules support Mobile Station Class B This means that the MS Mobile Station can set up a GSM call voice CSD or fax while GPRS attached When the MS is already engaged in a GPRS data transfer an incoming GSM call causes the GPRS data flow to be suspended This case is only defined for Network Operation Mode NOM I see GSM Recommendation 03 60 chapter 5 4 5 Out of the three Network Operation Modes offered by network operators NOM is the only
15. egistration into the GSM network can be done by entering the PIN number using the command AT CPIN xxxx via a Terminal program for more details see chapters 3 2 and 3 4 After a successful registration into the GSM network you can make a GPRS dial up by double click the GPRS icon Remember to enter User name Password blank and Dial number on the corresponding input field or refer to your network operation s instruction This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 15 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Connect Dial up Connection 2h xi Figure 19 The dialog box of registration 7 After you have started GPRS dial up by clicking on the Dial button the Pre Dial Terminal Screen will be displayed See figure below Activate by right click the opened Pre Dial Terminal Screen and type the command AT CGATT 1 on the black screen input field The GPRS attach is triggered by using this AT Command The user can check whether the Falcom GSM GPRS module is GPRS attached by entering AT CGREG which is the counter part command of AT CREG GSM attachment status There are three possible response of Falcom GSM GPRS module CGREG 0 1 means the Falcom GSM GPRS module is successfully attached CGREG 0 0 means the Falcom GSM GPRS module is trying to attach CGREG 0 2 has failed to attach and stopped trying to attach This occurs approx within 1 3
16. ies jkeyboard Customizes your ke Windows Update Customizes your mo Windows 2000 Support a Connections Connects to other c ns Configures your tel WA Power Options Configures energy Printers Adds removes an cn Options Customizes settings Scanners and Cameras Configures installed Scheduled Tasks Schedules computer lt Sounds and Multimedia Assigns sounds to e System Provides system inf users and Passwords Manages users and Configures your telephone dialing rules and modem properties Figure 1 Add a new Modem If your system have no modem installed it will show the Install New Modem dialog box otherwise it will show Modem Properties you can then press the Add button On Install New Modem dialog box activate the Don t detect my modem check box and press the Next button Add Remove Hardware Wizard Install New Modem Na Do you want Windows to detect your modem ey Windows will now try to detect your modem Before continuing you should 1 If the modem is attached to your computer make sure it is tuned on 2 Quit any programs that may be using the modem Click Next when you are ready to continue Figure 2 Install new Modem This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 7 Select the Standard 19200bps Modem then press Next Add
17. kbps CS 3 15 6 kbps 31 2 kbps 62 4 kbps CS 4 21 4 kbps 42 8 kbps 85 6 kbps Table 1 Coding schemes and maximum net data rates over air interface d Please note that the values listed above are the maximum ratings which in practice are influenced by a great variety of factors primarily for example traffic variations and network coverage This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 6 RS STARTUP GUIDE V RSION 1 00 2 HARDWARE amp SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS A valid SIM card Free compatible COM serial port USB port for USB devices Pentium 90 or higher System memory At least 64MB v Operating system Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP For data Web and email applications mS STS SS v Dial up networking configured to your ISP Internet Service Provider 2 1 Adding a Modem Click Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Modem icon J Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help teak gt Qsearch Gyrolders MG GE X wa Ee Address ia ControtPan OOOO de mad a Cf Folder Options Customizes the disp Fonts Displays and manag Control Panel Z Game Controllers Adds removes an EH setadmin Erm glicht die Korfi Phone and Modem Options WP internet Options Configure your Inte Configures your telephone dialing rules E Java Plug in Java Plug in Control end madem propert
18. min of powering up CGREG 0 3 Registration denied The GPRS service is disabled the MS is not allowed to attach for GPRS if requested by the user CGREG 0 4 unknown CGREG 0 5 Registered roaming Alternatively the registration status can be retrieved using AT CGATT There are two possible response of Falcom GSM GPRS module CGATT 1 means the MS is successfully attached CGATT 0 means the MS is not attached or has failed to attach This command is somewhat less accurate than AT CGREG If connected Modem is attached to the GPRS Network the user have to click the Continue button the other steps have to done Normally if everything is going smoothly connected modem within 2 or 3 seconds will be able to build a connection to the Internet This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 16 Cancel o o Pre Dial Terminal Screen OK at cgatt 1 OK at cgatt CGATT 1 Continue Cancel Figure 20 Pre Dial Terminal Screen The next opened dialog box shows the registering to the GPRS it takes ca OSSE Connecting GPRS oe Registering your computer on the network Figure 21 Message of registering and logging onto the GPRS network The modem is now connected to the GPRS network Click OK button Connection to the Internet is completed so the user can start by clicking the installed In
19. n and configuration Dial Up Network installation and configuration What does the GPRS Class X Class B mean X is a number that determines the channels that they can bundle v v GPRS Class 10 Mobile telephones differ in the number of channels that they can bundle The reason for this is simple The more time slices allocated the more energy consumed by the device sending the signal The higher is the GPRS class the higher is the data speed transfer or receive The highest class of GPRS Global Packet Radio Service you have the more efficient services you get E g Class 10 means the ability to manage 4 time slots for downloads or 2 time slots for uploads simultaneously See also Table 1 for more details Today class 10 is the highest class used for mobile phones GPRS Class B The definition of mobile telephones supporting GPRS class B is that the mobile telephones can be attached to both GPRS and other GSM services but the mobile telephones can support either a voice connection or a data connection Trying to establish a simultaneous connection with both does not work Switching between one service and the other happens automatically This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 5 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Coding scheme 1 Timeslot 2 Timeslots 4 Timeslots CS 1 9 05 kbps 18 1 kbps 36 2 kbps CS 2 13 4 kbps 26 8 kbps 53 6
20. ne mode to command mode URC RING is displayed Accept the voice call with ATA or reject with AT CHLD 0 After the voice call was accepted you can end the voice call with AT CHLD 1 Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 4 Answering a CSD fax call while MS is in PPP online mode but not in PTM Hardware ring indicates incoming data call Use to change from PPP online mode to command mode URC RING is displayed Accept the data call with ATA or reject with AT CHLD 0 After the CSD fax call was accepted change from data mode to command mode with v You can end the data call with AT CHLD 1 Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 5 Answering a voice call while MS is in PPP online mode and in PTM This scenario can only be ensured in Network Operation Mode I since Paging Coordination is necessary Hardware ring indicates incoming data call Use to change from PPP online mode to command mode URC RING is displayed Accept the data call with ATA or reject with AT CHLD 0 End the voice call with AT CHLD 1 Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 6 Answering a CSD fax call while MS is in PPP online mode and in PTM This scenario can only be ensured in Network Operation Mode I since Paging Coordination is necessary Hardware ring indicates incoming data call Use to change from PPP online mode to command mode URC RING is displayed Accept the CSD fax call with ATA or reject with ATt CHLD 0 y After the CSD f
21. nections Select the phonebook entry and check one of the three dial out option buttons The sample phonebook entry used throughout this guide would be listed as GPRS Please note that currently the GPRS service is not yet implemented to the full extent This may slow down responses to requested URLs This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 19 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 4 GPRS AT COMMANDS 4 1 General To transmit data via GPRS the application software uses a PPP stack Most standard operating systems e g Windows Unix Linux use it as a part of a standard modem driver In Windows based operating systems these drivers are part of the Dial up network For other operating systems these drivers must be provided by the user in order to enable TCP IP connections However application software which does not run on a standard OS platform or which does not use the Dial up network can establish a PDP context by executing a series of AT commands Of course you may also manually type these commands using any terminal program Afterwards the PPP stack is activated Refer to the following chapters for instructions 4 2 Discrete PDP context activation e Entering the PIN AT CPIN The connection of the Falcom Wireless Module to the terminal program and the registration to the GSM network are described in chapter 3 2 Example AT CPIN 1234 lt R
22. otocol MS Mobile Station NOM Network Operation Mode Os Operating System PDP Packet Data Protocol PIN Personal Identification Number RRR Point to Point Protocol PSD Packet switched Data PTM Packet Transfer Mode QoS Quality of Service RAS Remote Access Service ROM Read Only Memory SIM Subscriber Identity Module TCP Traffic Control Protocol This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 4 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 1 GETTING STARTED TO GPRS NETWORK This section with following instructions are available for Falcom products providing GPRS Class B What is GPRS v v v v GPRS is a complete new part of the existing GSM network GPRS is packed switched high speed mobile data GPRS is an efficient approach to upgrade the existing GSM to a packet switched system GPRS is an important step in direction to mobile internet What you need to accomplished connection to the GPRS network Before you can set up your device to access the GPRS network contact your network provider to obtain the following information v v v GPRS settings from your network provider APN name of access point that connects the mobile network to the Internet Primary and secondary DNS Domain Name Server IP header compression IP address DHCP or static Username and password may be optional Dial number Modem installatio
23. r Network Operation Mode NOM I network The examples proceed from the fact that the MS is already in PPP online mode and either engaged in a GPRS data transaction in PTM or not engaged not in PTM While the Falcom GSM GPRS module is in PTM GSM calls can only be accepted if the network is type NOM I For using the Class B functionality the Multiplex Mode is not necessary The scenarios described below are executed on one single logical channel Please note that URCs for example RING can only be displayed if the Falcom GSM GPRS module is in command mode 1 Making a voice call while MS is in PPP online mode but not in PTM Use to change from PPP online mode to command mode Set up a voice call with ATD lt target number gt End the voice call with AT CHLD 1 Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 2 Making a CSD fax call while MS is in PPP online mode but not in PTM v Use to change from PPP online mode to command mode Setup a CSD call with ATD lt target number gt Se SS AS This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 23 v After the CSD fax call was established change from data mode to command mode with v End the CSD fax call with AT CHLD 1 v Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 3 Answering a voice call while MS is in PPP online mode but not in PTM y Hardware ring indicates incoming voice call Use to change from PPP onli
24. rt of this user s guide may be produced in any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM GmbH FALCOM GmbH No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 3 S STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 0 INTRODUCTION This document describes how to establish a PPP connection with Microsoft Windows 2000 using any Falcom GPRS module Configurations and settings for other operating systems Windows 95 98 may slightly differ but the general proceeding is similar The figures presented in this guide show the settings required for the German netw ork provider T D1 Users of other networks must adapt their settings accordingly Chapter 5 3 summarizes the settings for all German network providers 0 1 References 1 2 3 AT Command specification Request for Comments RFC 1661 The Point to Point Protocol PPP Request for Comments RFC 1994 PPP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CHAP 0 2 Abbreviations Abbreviation Description APN Access Point Name CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CID Context Identity CSD Circuit switched Data DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name Server DSB Developer Support Box GPRS General Packet Radio Service GSM Global System of Mobile Communication IP Internet Pr
25. ternet software Connection Complete x ae GPRS is now connected La To check the status of this connection or disconnect right click its icon in the Network Connections folder or click its icon on the taskbar if present Do not display this message again Figure 22 Message of GPRS connection Right click its icon on the taskbar if present or in the Network Connection folder to check the status of this connection To disconnect the connection click the Disconnect Popup menu Page 17 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Disconnect Status Open Network and Dial up Connections Figure 23 Popup menu of Dial up connection Now the user can start the installed web browser see section 3 5 3 2 Registering to the GSM network To be able to attach to the GPRS services your terminal or mobile must be registered to the GSM network i e PIN authentication must have been done during the current session You have two ways to do so If the used SIM card is unlocked the terminal or mobile will automatically log on to the network without requesting SIM PIN1 If the SIM card is locked you can use any terminal program to enter the PIN The terminal program should be properly connected to the Falcom Wireless Module and configured for 8 Data bits No Parity 1 Stop bit flow control and the bit rate of 112500 bps IMPORTANT When PIN authentication has been successful close the terminal program to free the
26. ttings type the APN information here Consult your Network Operator for the correct APN settings Common setting is AT CGDCONT 1 IP INTERNET e g T D1 has the following APN ATtCGDCONT 1 IP internet t d1 de This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 9 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Standard 19200 bps Modem Properties AT CGDCONT 1 IP INTERNET Figure 7 GPRS extra initialization command This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 10 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 3 SETTING UP THE DIAL UP NETWORK This brief guide aims to explain the basic steps for getting started with GPRS to the Internet It is supposed that you are a bit familiar with GPRS concepts like network attachment session or PDP context Gettin started with Falcom Fa PRS module to the internet GPRS Network i ON tn Data Network N Bo aa mH A oom Falcom GPRS module Figure 8 Getting started with GPRS to the internet This guide is not intended to give full details about how GPRS works all GPRS specific AT commands check out the GPRS AT command manual The GPRS AT command manual is available on the Falcom s Website for download gt www falcom de service manual 3 1 Adding a new Dial up connection The follo
27. vate the Dial up to private network radio button then click Next Network Connection Wizard Network Connection Type You can choose the type of network connection you want to create based on your network configuration and your networking needs modem or ISDN C Dial up to the Internet Connect to the Internet using my phone line modem or ISDN C Connect to a private network through the Internet Create a Virtual Private Network VPN connection or tunnel through the Internet C Accept incoming connections Let other computers connect to mine by phone line the Internet or direct cable C Connect directly to another computer Connect using my serial parallel or infrared port ea Figure 11 Network connection type 7 On the Phone Number field enter the phone number e g T D1 has 99 1 or 99 or 99 1 phone number then press Next button The QoS AT commands can only be used when a PDP context has been defined In order to activate the PDP context with the predefined QoS values choose 99 lt cid gt instead of 99 as the phone number entry However if 99 is chosen the module will ignore the predefined values and activate the PDP context with the default QoS values See also chapter 4 3 e Network Connection Wizard Phone Number to Dial You must specify the phone number of the computer or network you want to connect to Type the phone number of the computer
28. wing description is focussed on the Falcom GSM GPRS module using the Microsoft Windows tools such as Dial up Networking During the network installation please follow the on screen instructions too d If you are using a USB modem is assumed that the USB driver has already been installed Click Start button point to Program go to Accessories Communication then click Dial up Networking Double click to the Make New Connection icon J Network and Dial up Connections File Edit view Favorites Tools Advanced Help Hak ey Qsearch Gyrolders lt MG GS X A E Network and Dial up Connections Make New Connection ElIncoming Connections Incoming Disconnected Network and Dial up Local Area Connection LAN Enabled Connections Make New Connection The Network Connection wizard helps you create a new connection so that your computer can have access to other computers and networks Figure 9 Make new connection The next dialog box click the Next button This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 11 Network Connection Wizard Welcome to the Network Connection Wizard Using this wizard you can create a connection to other computers and networks enabling applications such as e mail Web browsing file sharing and printing To continue click Next Figure 10 Continue the new connection Acti
29. xample apply e The PDP context may also be defined manually via a terminal program 57600 Baud 8 Databits No Parity 1 Stopbit flow control or by the user application respectively This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission Page 18 GPRS STARTUP GUIDE VERSION 1 00 Start the terminal program Define the PDP context using the AT CGDCONT command see also 1 for details Example AT CGDCONT 1 ip internet t d1 de lt RETURN gt Close the terminal program when finished to free the communication port For most of the cases it is advised to activate the PDP context using the predefined values Open the GPRS over GPRS dial up profile Properties page as described in chapter 3 1 item 7 If not already entered choose 99 lt cid gt see figure 15 instead of 99 as the phone number entry in the dial up network in order to activate the PDP context with the predefined values Otherwise the module will ignore the predefined values and activate the PDP context with the default values 3 4 Defining the QoS profile After the PDP context definition has been finished specific optional QoS parameters like Delay Class or Mean throughput rate can be set before activating the PDP context with the Dial up network This can be done via a terminal program 112500 Baud 8 Databits No Parity 1 Stopbit flow control or by the user application respectively
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