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Settings icon interfaces icon gsm-icon icon GSM

The alarm dialler includes a GSM module with a non-activated SIM card.

Good to know: You can only view GSM settings via Remote setup. You must use the dialler to create or edit these settings.

Activating the supplied SIM card

Activate the supplied SIM card during onboarding to subscribe to the service Octalarm Connect.

Good to know: If you did not select Octalarm Connect during onboarding, you can still activate this service via Settings | Octalarm Connect or through Remote setup. See The portal: portal.octalarm.com | Remote setup (global) and Remote setup (local) for further explanation.

See Octalarm Connect for more information and instructions on how to activate this service.

Using your own SIM card

If you do not intend to use your own SIM card, you can skip this section.

  • Refer to Quickstart Alarm dialler(s): GSM-module for instructions on how to:
    • remove the GSM module;
    • replace the supplied SIM card with your own provider’s SIM card;
    • reinsert the GSM module.
  • Restart the dialler.
  • Go to Settingsand scroll to Interfaces.
  • Select GSM.
  • Click Editand complete the fields below.
  • Click Save.

Explanation of input fields

Good to know: please contact your provider for this information.

(Left-hand side)

Component

This component is enabled by default. Click the tick to disable the GSM component. If disabled, the dialler will no longer send alarms via GSM.

Tip: To maintain redundancy, we strongly recommend leaving the component enabled.

PIN code

The PIN code is disabled by default. Tick the box to enable the PIN. If enabled, enter a code of 4–8 digits. You will receive the PIN code from your provider.

Mobile internet

Data enabled

The GSM module uses internet data by default. Click the tick to disable internet data via GSM.

Calling via 4G

Calling over a data connection (VoLTE) is enabled by default. Click the tick to disable VoLTE.

(Right-hand side)

APN settings

These settings depend on your provider.

Protocol

The dialler supports three Packet Data Protocol types: IPv4, IPv6, and IPv4 & IPv6. Select the PDP type that applies.

APN type

You can connect the APN in two ways:

  • Automatic: The APN is set automatically.
  • Manual: Enter an APN name.

Username and Password

If your APN requires a username and password, enter them here.

Authentication type

The dialler supports three authentication types: PAP, CHAP, and AUTO. Select the authentication type that applies.

GSM firmware update

Updates to the GSM, UMTS, and VoLTE profiles are released regularly. You can update the GSM firmware yourself. Press the Update button to start the update process (maximum 5 to 10 minutes).

Note: No mobile connection is available while updating profiles.

The result of the update process is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The update is logged in the dialler’s logbook.