MultiTech rCell 100 Configuration issue

[sh1nny]

Please advise on the modem configuration. Telnet to rCell 100 on TCP/5000 was successful with login/password. And this has been configured on the Carrier entry on PageGate. But it is failing to send SMS (reset modem failure).

4/23/2024 8:58:00 AM Module Started (v10.2.3)
4/23/2024 8:58:01 AM Time synchronized with database
4/23/2024 8:58:26 AM ========================================
4/23/2024 8:58:26 AM Start connection to carrier: Verizon
4/23/2024 8:58:26 AM Connect using GSM-AT-IP protocol
4/23/2024 8:58:26 AM Host 172.29.221.118:5000
4/23/2024 8:58:26 AM Connected
4/23/2024 8:58:26 AM Waiting for login prompt
4/23/2024 8:58:27 AM Received:<255><253><24><255><253> <255><253>#<255><253>'
4/23/2024 8:58:27 AM Waiting for password prompt
4/23/2024 8:58:29 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:58:29 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:58:32 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:58:32 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:58:35 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:58:35 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:58:38 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:58:38 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:58:41 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:58:41 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:58:44 AM Unable to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:58:44 AM Disconnected from host
4/23/2024 8:58:56 AM ========================================
4/23/2024 8:58:56 AM Start connection to carrier: Verizon
4/23/2024 8:58:56 AM Connect using GSM-AT-IP protocol
4/23/2024 8:58:56 AM Host 172.29.221.118:5000
4/23/2024 8:58:56 AM Connected
4/23/2024 8:58:56 AM Waiting for login prompt
4/23/2024 8:58:58 AM Received:<255><253><24><255><253> <255><253>#<255><253>'
4/23/2024 8:58:58 AM Waiting for password prompt
4/23/2024 8:59:00 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:00 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:03 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:03 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:06 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:06 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:09 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:09 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:12 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:12 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:15 AM Unable to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:15 AM Disconnected from host
4/23/2024 8:59:27 AM ========================================
4/23/2024 8:59:27 AM Start connection to carrier: Verizon
4/23/2024 8:59:27 AM Connect using GSM-AT-IP protocol
4/23/2024 8:59:27 AM Host 172.29.221.118:5000
4/23/2024 8:59:27 AM Connected
4/23/2024 8:59:27 AM Waiting for login prompt
4/23/2024 8:59:28 AM Received:<255><253><24><255><253> <255><253>#<255><253>'
4/23/2024 8:59:28 AM Waiting for password prompt
4/23/2024 8:59:30 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:30 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:33 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:33 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:36 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:36 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:39 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:39 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:42 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:42 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 8:59:45 AM Unable to reset modem
4/23/2024 8:59:45 AM Disconnected from host
4/23/2024 8:59:57 AM ========================================
4/23/2024 8:59:57 AM Start connection to carrier: Verizon
4/23/2024 8:59:57 AM Connect using GSM-AT-IP protocol
4/23/2024 8:59:58 AM Host 172.29.221.118:5000
4/23/2024 8:59:58 AM Connected
4/23/2024 8:59:58 AM Waiting for login prompt
4/23/2024 8:59:59 AM Received:<255><253><24><255><253> <255><253>#<255><253>'
4/23/2024 8:59:59 AM Waiting for password prompt
4/23/2024 9:00:01 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 9:00:01 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 9:00:01 AM Log ping...
4/23/2024 9:00:04 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 9:00:04 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 9:00:07 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 9:00:07 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 9:00:10 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 9:00:10 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 9:00:13 AM Attempting to reset modem
4/23/2024 9:00:13 AM Sent:AT<CR>
4/23/2024 9:00:16 AM Unable to reset modem
4/23/2024 9:00:16 AM Disconnected from host
4/23/2024 9:00:16 AM Carrier retry limit reached. Marking pending messages as bad
4/23/2024 9:00:16 AM FAILED Stn:0 To:john_shin Frm:TEST Msg:EWST

[Tech Support]

Based on what we can see in the log, it looks like the device's Telnet options haven't been configured; PageGate isn't receiving a response when it knocks on the proverbial door.

To double check, can you open the device's web UI if you go to to 172.29.221.118 in a web browser?

If so, try to browse to 172.29.221.118/cellular/telnetRadioAccess

Is it currently enabled?

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[sh1nny]

Yes, it is enabled. Here is the telnet test result.

Login: solarwinds
Password:
logged in successfully

+CSQ: 28,99
OK

[Tech Support]

To double check, go to Carriers - Verizon - Template. What do you currently have the 'Settings' section?

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[sh1nny]

Protocol: GSM-AT-IP
Host: 172.29.221.118
Port: 5000
Init String: AT+CSQ
Max Chars: 160

Advanced
Failover: (none)
Username: solarwinds
Password: ******************
Priority: 100
Msg Limit: 0
Max PIN Length: 0

Template
StripNonPrintable = True
InterMessageDelay = 1500
SubjectSearchLength = 0

[Tech Support]

Ah, it looks like you need to add the following to your carrier template 'Settings' section:
TcpProtocol = Telnet

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[sh1nny]

That did not work, but we found that the cellular Telnet Radio Access option "Raw" needs to be enabled. https://www.diafaan.com/reviews/multitech-multiconnect-rcell-100/

[sh1nny]

Resolved with "Raw" Telnet Radio Access option.