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GetASCII - Command Line / File Interface - Text API
Messages are sent to the PageGate Text Messaging
Engine via a single command issued at the DOS prompt.
Command line commands may also be issued from within
windows or from within many 'canned' and custom
applications. In addition, the Command Line / ASCII can scan
one or more directories (networked or local) for
text files (ASCII files) containing messages. PageGate
can also 'watch' one or more files and folders for new
text files, that contain messages (this is a common
integration method for 3rd party applications) |
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Filter Pack*
The PageGate Filter Pack is used in conjunction with the Command Line ASCII Interface, enabling PageGate to pass all messages through a customizable filter. This gives PageGate the power to completely reformat the contents of, or extract data from the original message text.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface |
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Web Server Interface - Web API
Send text messages via web pages. The CGI application
allows users to dispatch messages from a web page
on your web server. PageGate's web interface supports
many types of web pages including single, group,
multipage, drop down lists and adhoc type web pages.
This interface uses a CGI script to allow any Windows
based web server to accept information entered on
a web page and send it to the Text Messaging Engine.
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Email
(SMTP) Interface - Email API
Full support for SMTP and POP3 protocols for accepting
and collecting email messages. Receives incoming
email into the PageGate Messaging Engine. Received
mail messages can also be forwarded to additional
email accounts. This front-end includes a fully
functional mail server and may be used by itself
or in conjunction with other mail servers. |
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Serial
Interface - Serial API
Enables PageGate to monitor a serial connection for data. This interface is often used to accept text that would normally be sent to an alarm system, alarm panel or printer, and extract message information from that data. |
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GUI Client Interface - Windows Client
A simple to use Windows program for manually dispatching
messages. It has many advanced features such as
preset messages and recipients, scheduling, logging,
reports, etc. |
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TAP Interface - TAP API
Messages can be accepted via modem or direct serial
connection, using the standard TAP messaging protocol.
The GetTap interface accepts these messages over
a serial connection that is usually connected to
a modem. The TAP protocol is the most widely used
text messaging protocol for serial and dialup connections.
The GetTap interface enables PageGate to accept
in text messages from many sources, and then re-dispatch
the messages back out (possibly to different recipients
or groups). Also PageGate can act as a messaging
gateway for TAP clients, simplifying setup, logging
and providing a single connection for sending messages
to a wide variety of carriers. |
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SNPP Server Module - SNPP API*
Messages can be accepted over the Internet using
the standard SNPP messaging protocol, which then
can be resent using any of the various protocols.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface |
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TCP Server Module - TCP API*
Enables PageGate to act as a TCP server and 'listen' on a TCP/IP port (connection) for data. It can be setup to watch for particular keywords or message formats in order to extract message data from the TCP data. Message data is saved in a format that PageGate's Command Line ASCII Interface can accept.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface |
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UDP Server Module - UDP API*
Enables PageGate to act as a UDP server and 'listen' on a IP port (connection) for UDP data. It can be setup to watch for particular keywords or message formats in order to extract message data from the TCP data. Message data is saved in a format that PageGate's Command Line ASCII Interface can accept.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface
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TAP over TCP/IP Server Module*
The TAP Over TCP/IP Module allows PageGate to receive messages via the TAP protocol by TCP request instead of a serial port or a modem connection.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface |
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Serial2ASCII Interface*
The Serial2ASCII interface is a companion module for GetSerial and unlocks the ability to monitor additional physical or virtual serial (RS232) ports.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface |
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TAP2ASCII Interface*
The TAP2ASCII module accepts inbound TAP
connections via a modem or a direct serial connection.
Each message is accepted and saved in an ASCII
text file, in a format compatible with PageGate's
GetASCII interface. Multiple TAP2ASCII modules
can be run on the same computer as PageGate, enabling
PageGate to simultaneously accept messages from
multiple inbound TAP connections.
*requires Command Line / ASCII Interface
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Touch tone
Receiver Interface - Touch tone API*
A voice modem can be used to accept messages sent
from a touch-tone phone, and convert them to textual
messages.
Example: sending the touchtones '1#3' might mean
send canned message 1 to group 3.
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SQL Server Module
Using SQL can make storing and accessing PageGate's data much easier for clients and it provides methods of connection ideal for local and remote connection. With Microsoft's support of encryption for SQL, this also provides a secure method for connecting remote systems to the PageGate server. |
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Additional Connectors
For installations that need a high message throughput
or a level of redundancy, PageGate supports
up to 16 concurrent dialers. Connectors have
been expanded to include direct connects to
telecom or paging terminals and Internet connections
for sending messages via SMTP, SNPP or WCTP.
This will allow the PageGate Messaging Engine
to simultaneously dial out to more than one
carrier at a time, or to make multiple connections
simultaneously to the same or different carriers.
Dialers can also be used to connect directly
telecom terminals via a serial cable connection. |
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Direct
Database Integration
New messages can be written directly to PageGate's
industry standard MS Access compatible database
(this is a common integration method for 3rd party
applications) |
| System Requirements |
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| Processor |
1.0 Ghz Processor or better |
| Memory |
1 Gig RAM |
| Hard
Drive |
100 Mb of
free disk space (for application and database) |
| Connectivity
/Communications |
Depending on your method of delivering messages, your needs will vary
To send SMS messages an Internet connection or a cellular modem is necessary
To send messages to a paging terminal, a direct serial connection or a
modem connection is necessary
Phone based protocols, like Fax, Touch Tone and TAP requires an analog modem
2-way messaging and message replies, where supported, typically require
a cellular modem or account with an Internet based messaging service.
Sending and receiving messages through most API's is supported and
requires a network or Internet connection |
| Operating
System |
PageGate will run on any of the following operating systems:
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Server 2012
Server 2016
Server 2019
Server 2022 |
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