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SMS gateway hardware
This page provides brief product information about some of the GSM devices we recommend to use for SMS messaging. These devices are often referred to as SMS gateway hardware devices. In this articla you will learn about the definition of what an sms gateawy hardware is, and you will find information about the best device for sending and receiving sms messages.
What is an sms gateway hardware
An sms gateway hardware is a device to provide sms functionality for applications. An sms gateway hardware, such as Ozeki Android SMS Gateway, uses the gsm modem chip of the hardware device to send sms.
How do an sms gateway hardware work?
Ozeki SMS messaging software products enable you to use your computer to send and receive SMS messages to and from mobile devices. SMS messaging can be done in two ways: directly connecting to the SMS Center of a GSM service provider over the Internet or using an SMS gateway hardware device.
If you use an SMS gateway hardware device, your SMS messages will be sent out wirelessly the same way as they are sent out from mobile phones when a human writes and sends a text message.
Which is the best sms gateway hardware in 2024?
The best SMS gateway hardware in 2024 is the Android mobile phone. An average Android mobile in 2024 has one or two very well tested, reliable high performance GSM modems built into it. It can usually send and receive SMS on two SIM cards simultaneously, it has a built in battery, which allows it to operate even in case of power outages; but most imporant of all: these mobile phones today are extreamly powerful. They have a very fast CPU (often quad or octa core), they have loads of RAM and storage. If you install the Ozeki Android SMS Gateway software on one of these devices, you will have the best hardware SMS gateway possible. Other so called "hardware sms gateways" don't even come close to the performance of an up to date Android Mobile.
What alternative sms gateway hardware solutions are there?
If you would not like to use an Android mobile phone, the second best option is to using a Windows (or Linux) PC with a GSM modem attached to it with a phone-to-PC data cable. For this approach, you need a suitable GSM modem. A wide range of GSM modems are suitable for SMS messaging with Ozeki software products. Many of them are listed on the Supported phones and GSM devices page.
If performance, reliability and continuous operation are important, you should use an industrial GSM modem for SMS messaging. The brief descriptions below provide information about some of the most reliable GSM devices we have tested. To open the page containing detailed information, click the name or the picture of the product. You can buy the Wavecom Fastrack M1306B and the Meastro 100 modems from us by mail order transfered the price to our bank account in advance.
Sierra Wireless Fasrack
The Sierra Wireless AirLink Fastrack Xtend GPRS programmable gateway offers quad-band GPRS connectivity in a ruggedized, plug-and-play form factor. It allows easy integration in a wide range of industrial equipment and can also be used as a standalone product. It features an open-standard expansion card interface, enabling you to add additional IO connectivity or features like GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and more. It offers state-of-the art GSM/GPRS connectivity for machine to machine applications.
Wavecom Fastrack
Wavecom manufactures fast and reliable modems. One of the devices we have tested and highly recommend is the Wavecom Fastrack M1306B GSM modem. It offers state-of-the art GSM/GPRS connectivity for machine to machine applications.
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Maestro 20
Another very reliable device we recommend is the Fargo Maestro 20. It is a ready-to-use, simple-to-integrate GSM modem for voice, data, fax and SMS services.
Maestro 100
The characteristics of Maestro 100 are largely identical with those of Maestro 20. A major difference is the maximum baud rate setting (115200 bps), which allows faster MMS messaging than Maestro 20.
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Maestro 100
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Siemens MC35We also recommend the Siemens MC35 modem, which has proved very reliable for SMS messaging. The MC35 allows a PC or other device to control a GSM phone via standard and extended AT commands. The wide range of applications include vehicle tracking and remote data logging. |
Siemens TC65The quad-band TC65 Terminal With features like the Java software development platform and a host of standard industrial interfaces, it is the first choice for product developers looking for an intelligent plug & play solution for M2M applications. The compact and robust housing of the TC65 Terminal incorporates a SIM card holder and can also be DIN rail-mounted. |
