You can use a Terminal program to send AT
commands to the modem and set up a (data)connection.
This is how you do it
- Make sure no communication programs are open - (fax;
home-banking; Internet; ... )
- For Windows 9x and NT, Go to:
<Start>
<Programs>
<Accessories>
<HyperTerminal>
(If HyperTerminal is not installed, install it from
your CD-ROM or Win9x OEM directory)
Click twice on <Hypertrm(.exe)>
to start up the program
In <Name> type
TEST (any name will do)
Click <OK>
In <Phone Number> type 123
(any number will do)
In <Connect using> select your
modem <GSM Ready ...>
Click <OK>
In <Connect> choose <Cancel>
(this will bring up a blank screen with a cursor)
Type: ate1 and
press <Enter> (it is possible
you will not see the characters appear on the screen
at first)
Modem will respond with OK
(If you do not get OK, reboot
your PC and start over)
(Do not attach any cables to the PC-card
for the following AT command)
Type: ati21 and press <Enter>
Modem will respond with the firmware code(s) on the
PC-card
Click on Firmware
Matrix to verify if the firmware on your
card is indeed the correct or latest one.
(If you are uncertain about your GSM Kit version,
check the Kit number on your GSM cable
Remark: do not upgrade or reflash your GSM-Ready card
if you have a working configuration.
Type: atdt"number"
and press <Enter>
For example type: atdt003216204144
and press <Enter>.
This will connect you to the Option International
BBS (0032 is the country
code for Belgium (0)16
is the area code).
If this number is not working in your country. Try
a local data number (for example your ISP number)
To test the GSM cable
make sure the GSM cable is attached
to PC-card and the GSM-phone
is connected and switched on:
(this test is not supported by the Panasonic GSM's
(and a few other models) and will return ERROR)
Type: at*gt and press <Enter>
If the modem returns "kabel OK"
it means there is no hardware problem with the cable
If the modem returns "kabel niet OK"
it means the GSM cable is probably malfunctioning
