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General Reference Guide eWON Configuration
RG-001-0-EN ver 1.5 eWON® - 20/03/2009 - ©ACT'L sa Page 28
3.3.4.1.1.2 Modem configuration (GSM/GPRS modem)
If eWON embeds a GSM/GPRS modems, then the modem page will have a very different look:
Figure 24: Modem settings for eWON with GSM/GPRS modem
Control Description
Modem Status
Modem Detected
Textual description of the eWON internal modem detected, if available.
The text that displays is always "Internal", followed by the modem type or speed (i.e. "Internal
MUTLIBAND GSM" in the screenshot above).
Signal Level
Indicates you the current signal level for your GSM/GPRS communication.
This signal range must be between 20 and 31 (signal levels lower than 18 could work, but the
communications could be slower or even interrupted).
Check your local environment and your antenna isolation/power if you get a 0 or a 99.
Network
This field indicates if you are able to connect to the GSM/GPRS network. You should read "Home
network" in order to communicate safely.
Operator Displays the currently selected GSM operator used.
Modem Config
Modem Init String (Basic Part)
This string is used to configure and to initialise the modem.
Any change in this string could prevent communications to succeed, only qualified users should modify it.
Clearing this string will result to applying a well known default initialisation string (after you have validated
your choice by clicking on the Update Modem Settings button).
Operator selection
Combo box to choose (force) a GSM operator. The combo will show all the available GSM operator and
an “Automatic” settings. Default setting is Automatic.
Display Level on led
If this option is selected, the modem led will display the signal level as described in “GSM modem Led
behavior” on page 205
The modem led default behavior is to go solid red when a PPP is established and off otherwise.
GSM PIN Code
(reboot required)
Enter here the currently valid PIN code on the SIM card that you have inserted in eWON.
Let empty if your SIM card doesn’t require a PIN code.
This PIN code will be taken in account only after you have power OFF/power ON eWON.
Table 19: GSM Modem configuration controls