Hypermedia HG-7000/3U

SMS PRO Gateway

with up to 12 SMS-GSM Ports

Enables Sending and Receiving of Single and Bulk SMS Messages

Product Description
January 2013

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Contact Information Trademarks, Patents, and Software Information

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Contents

ABSTRACT ....................................................................4 GSM FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY ................. 10

Overview .........................................................................5 GSM Overview ............................................................. 11
Benefits ...........................................................................6 Connections and Settings ............................................ 12
Accurate, Timely Delivery of Information ..................6 GSM Settings ......................................................... 12
Alternative, Low-Cost Communication System .........6 Functionality Highlights ................................................ 12
Easy-to-use API ........................................................6 PIN Codes .............................................................. 12
Superior Privacy and Confidentiality .........................6 Locks ...................................................................... 12
SMS Campaigner ...........................................................7 SIM Select .............................................................. 13
System Components ......................................................7
HG-7000/3U Unit ......................................................7
Boards ......................................................................8
HyperGateway Server ..............................................8
Hypermedia Management Console ..........................8
RO Board (Optional) .................................................8
Hypermedia Management Console (HMC) ....................9

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Chapter 1

The Hypermedia HG-7000/3U SMS-GSM Gateway is part

of the HyperGateway family of flexible, scalable platforms
Abstract which empower cost-effective corporate telephony over
fixed, cellular and IP networks. Hypermedia Gateways
provide integrated voice communications for both on-site
and remote users of small-to-large enterprises.
The HG-7000/3U is designed specifically as a solution for
SMS functionality. As well, Hypermedia Gateway’s flex-
ible systems are easily expanded to meet evolving corpo-
rate telephony needs.
This paper illustrates how HG-7000/3U can be integrated
into an existing telephony environment. It describes the
features and benefits of deployment of an HG-7000/3U.

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Overview

The HG-7000/3U SMS-GSM gateway enables sending The HG-7000/3U is a single unit with browser-based man-
text-messages via SMS, two-way SMS texting, SMS to agement. The HG-7000/3U connects seamlessly to an
email, PC to SMS, and reception of text messages via existing LAN and supports up to 12 SMS-GSM ports.
SMS. It is supplied with an SMS server and easy-to-use
client API tools which enable third-party applications to
send and receive SMS messages. Additional applications
are also available.

LAN SMB & SME Premises

Client Users

HG7000/3U
SMS PRO Gateway
Third Party
Application

The HG-7000 connects the LAN and the GSM network

and enables you to send and receive SMS messages.

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Benefits Easy-to-use API

Our SMS Server is supplied with an easy-to-use API

By using the HG-7000/3U, companies can send text mes- which enables third-party applications to send and receive
sages to multiple users directly via the mobile/cellular net- SMS messages.
works.

Superior Privacy and Confidentiality

Accurate, Timely Delivery of Information
Using Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) eliminates
Using the HG-7000/3U, management can communicate the need for third-party ASP or SMSC aggregators and
effectively with clients, crew/team members, and mobile enables the sending of text messages directly via the cel-
employees. The company can send text messages to lular operators. This is ideal for companies such as
multiple users directly via the mobile/cellular networks. Banks, Financial & Credit Card companies because it pre-
This ensures that information is delivered accurately and vents exposure of details such as client base & customer
in a timely manner. This, in turn, increases productivity phone numbers and assists in maintaining the utmost
and efficiency while reducing operating costs. confidentiality and privacy.

Alternative, Low-Cost Communication System

Hypermedia's SMS Servers automate time-consuming

actions and facilitate sending pre-defined and/or bulk text
messages while taking advantage of cost-effective GSM
mobile-to-mobile rates and special VPN SMS rates.

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SMS Campaigner System Components

The Hypermedia SMS Campaigner is an add-on applica- The HG-7000/3U unit consists of the components
tion that has been developed to run via the HG-7000/3U described in this section.
SMS Gateway’s API interface and which utilizes the
gateway’s technology.
Hypermedia's SMS Campaigner application is designed HG-7000/3U Unit
for creating, running and managing advanced SMS cam-
paigns. The application is appropriate for SMBs, enter- The HG-7000/3U unit is a 19" x 3U rack-mountable box
prises, and service providers. that connects the PBX to the cellular network via up to 3
Marketing SMS communication is a key element in cur- cellular boards (CG boards), each with 4 ports for up to a
total of 12 SIM cards. The system enables any combina-
rent media campaigns and is one of the fastest growing
tion of connectivity between its various interfaces.
communication arenas. Hypermedia's SMS Cam-
paigner’s intuitive user interface simplifies the task of cre-
ating advanced marketing campaigns. PC Board MG Board

Contact your Hypermedia representative for information

on purchasing the SMS Campaigner.
3U

Power
CG Boards
Supply

Figure 1: Board Location in the HG-7000/3U Unit

A 3U unit is also available with an HBN board in place of

the PC and MG boards. A 6U unit is available with a PC
and an MG board.

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Boards HyperGateway Server

Following is a description of the boards included with the The HyperGateway Server is an application that is
unit: embedded in the PC Board. The HyperGateway Server is
• PC2 Control Board controlled and managed by the browser-based Hyper-
The PC2 is a double-slot computer designed for use media Management Console.
by alternative carriers. It enables TCP/IP access and
supports the VoIP Gateway.
The PC2 runs the HyperGateway Server for direct Hypermedia Management Console
remote access, and provides a SIP/H323 interface
The Hypermedia Management Console (HMC) is used by
when VoIP is implemented.
the system administrator for remote configuration and
• Cellular Gateway (CG) Boards monitoring of the Hypermedia Gateway system. It is
CG for GSM, CC for CDMA RUIM, and CU for UMTS, installed on the customer's PC, connects to the Gateway
are single-slot cards that enable inbound and out- system over TCP/IP, and is based on a standard WEB
bound cellular voice calls for cellular networks. browser.
• MG Board
The MG Media Matrix board is a single-slot board that
enables flexible, pre-defined, and dynamic allocation RO Board (Optional)
of GSM channels, BRI B-channels, and, optionally,
VoIP channels. It comes in two configurations: The RO board is an Ethernet Broadband Router equipped
• The basic Matrix slot board with NAT (Network Address Translation) technology. It
enables the Hypermedia Gateway to connect to a public
• VoIP Gateway add-on supporting the VoIP
IP and to operate behind firewalls equipped with Network
interface and capable of carrying 32–72
Address Translation; this provides maximum network
concurrent VoIP calls.
security.

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Hypermedia Management Console (HMC)

The Hypermedia Management Console, pic- Server IP

tured to the right, opens in a browser. The inter- Address
face is divided into a Navigation Pane and a
Configuration and Monitor Pane. Configuration and
Monitor Pane
In addition, the interface includes identifying
information.
Navigation
Pane

Popup and dropdown menus are available from

the Configuration and Monitor pane. Color is
used to indicate editing mode and changes of
status.

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Chapter 2

The HG-7000/3U supports a full suite of GSM features

and functionality. Each of the HG-7000/3U’s highly flex-
GSM Features and ible GSM cards can hold from 4 to 16 SIM cards enabling
easy growth and adaptation to changing corporate needs.
Functionality

Note: This document uses the term GSM to describe the cellular
telephony network and service. GSM network is also known as:
mobile network, cellular network, or wireless network.

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GSM Overview

Communicate effectively with clients, crew/team mem- The first SIM cards of each module are loaded from the
bers, and mobile employees. Deliver accurate informa- front of the Cellular Card.

tion in a timely manner by sending text messages to

multiple users directly via the GSM networks. This, in
turn, increases productivity and efficiency and reduces
operating costs.
Automate time-consuming actions and facilitate sending
pre-defined and/or bulk text messages while taking
advantage of cost-effective GSM mobile-to-mobile rates
and special VPN SMS rates.
Eliminate the need for third-party ASP or SMSC aggrega-
tors and enable the sending of text messages directly via
the cellular operators. This is ideal for banks, financial
institutions, credit card companies and similar companies
because it prevents exposure of details such as the client
base and customer phone numbers and assists in main- Additional SIM cards are
loaded at the rear of the Cellular
taining the utmost confidentiality and privacy. Cellular Card. modules 1
The HG-7000/3U resolves all the above and, thereby, through 4
delivers significant savings. Figure 2: SIM Cards on a GSM Board
A Hypermedia GSM board has 4 modules, each of which
can have 1 to 4 SIM holders. Therefore, each board can Some parameters can be applied either to specific SIM
hold up to 16 SIM cards. In addition, a Hypermedia cards, or to specific modules, or to the entire GSM card,
Gateway can include several GSM boards. or to all the cards in the system.

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Connections and Settings Functionality Highlights

Specific user requirements demand a flexible but powerful The HG-7000/3U gateway supports the vast majority of
gateway. Variations between service providers, locations functions required by today’s demanding users. Following
and other variables necessitate a rich suite of advanced are several highlights.
GSM settings. The HG-7000/3U can be configured to
match almost any routing design in almost any setting.
PIN Codes

GSM Settings Use the PIN Codes screen to configure the PIN code that
the gateway uses when a SIM card with an active PIN is
Use the Settings screen to enable and disable advanced inserted. Consult your GSM provider for more information
parameters. For assistance with these, contact Technical regarding the PIN code.
Support.

Locks

Use Locks to restrict access to specific GSM operators

and/or a specific SIM card. When a lock is defined, the
Gateway will only accept SMS’s from an operator or a
SIM card that matches the Lock number.
In addition, use Locks to prevent roaming hand-over in
cases where the Gateway is located close to county or
country borders.

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SIM Select

Use the SIM Select screen to manually select and acti-

vate a SIM card for current use. SIM Select should not be
used when SIM Auto-Manage is active. The definition
can be applied just to the module, to all 4 modules on the
card, or to all the GSM cards in the system.

Figure 3: SIM Select Screen

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