Simcom 0606020070305 Users Manual

SIM508Z GPRS Startup

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SIM508Z GPRS Startup

Document Title: SIM508Z GPRS Startup
Version: 1.00
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Simcom offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application and
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SCOPE

Thanks you select SIMCOM GSM/GPRS module.

This product has standard AT command interface, and can provide GSM call, short message and
GPRS net services, etc.

Please read this user guide carefully. You can realize the powerful function an d the easy operation
method of the module.

This module is used in voice or data communication mainly. We are not charge with the duty of
personal injury and property loss for the custom abnormal operation. Please design the
corresponding product according to the technical specification and reference in the handbook. And
note the general safe item when use mobile product especially GSM product.

This document is subject to change without notice at any time.

This document suits for SIM100S, SIM100F, SIM100C, SIM200, SIM300, SIM508Z, SIM548Z
module.

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Contents

1 Introduction.................................................................................................................5

1.1 References..........................................................................................................5

1.2 Abbreviations.....................................................................................................5

2 What you need ............................................................................................................6

2.1 GPRS settings from your network provider.......................................................6

2.2 Modem installation and configuration...............................................................6

2.3 Dial-Up network installation and configuration................................................6

3 Setting up a Windows modem driver..........................................................................7

3.1 Adding a new modem ........................................................................................7

3.2 Configuring the modem driver...........................................................................9

4 Setting up the Dial-Up network................................................................................10

4.1 Adding a new connection.................................................................................10

4.2 Configuring the setting ....................................................................................11

5 Getting Started..........................................................................................................12

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1 Introduction

This document describes how to establish a PPP connection with Microsoft Windows NT4.0 using
the prototype of GSM/GPRS. Configurations and settings for other operating systems (Windows
2000/XP) may slightly different, but the general proceeding is similar.

1.1 References

/1/ SIMCOM_ATC
/2/ Request for Comments: 1661 - The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
/3/ Request for Comments: 1994 - PPP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)

1.2 Abbreviations

APN
CHAP
CID
DHCP
DNS
DSB
GPRS
GSM
IP
OS
PDP
PIN
PPP
QoS
RAS
ROM
SIM
TCP

Access Point Name
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
Context Identity
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Domain Name Server
Developer Support Box
General Packet Radio Service
Global System of Mobile Communication
Internet Protocol
Operating System
Packet Data Protocol
Personal Identification Number
Point to Point Protocol
Quality of Service
Remote Access Service
Read Only Memory
Subscriber Identity Module
Traffic Control Protocol

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2 What you need

2.1 GPRS settings from your network provider

Before you can set up your device to access the GPRS network, contact your network provider to
obtain the GPRS service.

2.2 Modem installation and configuration

You will need to set up the modem driver. Follow the steps in chapter 3.

Note:
Administrator rights for the operation system may be needed in order to install modem driver.
Connect your local system administrator for advice.

2.3 Dial-Up network installation and configuration

You will need to set up the Dial-Up network. Follow the steps in chapter 4.

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3 Setting up a Windows modem driver

3.1 Adding a new modem

If no standard 19200bps modem has been installed, add a new standard modem to the modem
section of the control panel.
Click Start -> Setting -> Control Panel -> Phone and Modem option -> Modem -> add

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Follow the instructions on the screen and choose “19200 bps modem” and “COM1”, click
“NEXT”, till to finish the configuration.

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3.2 Configuring the modem driver

Choose the installed standard 19200bps modem, click “Properties”, choose it max port speed
(default value: 115200), and click “Advanced” to configure “Extra setting” as illustrated in the
figures below.

You can change the “cmnet” to your access point name (APN).

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4 Setting up the Dial-Up network

4.1 Adding a new connection

From the control panel select “Network and Dial-Up Connections” and then “Make new
connection”.

Select “Dialup to private network” -> click “Next”

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4.2 Configuring the setting

Choose Modem – standard 19200bps modem (COM1) -> Click “Next”

Type the number of GPRS connection (do not select “use dialing rules”) -> Click “Next”

Choose “For all users” -> Click “Next”

Type the name you want to use for this connection (such as “GPRS”) -> Click “Finish”

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5 Getting Started

Ensure the “User name” and “Password” is blank

-> Choose “Networking” tab, only choose “Internet protocol (TCP/IP)” -> Click “Properties”,
setting DNS -> Click “OK” to finish the configuration

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-> Click “Setting”, configure the max speed “115200” Click “OK”, the connection is complete ->
Click “Dial”

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