In order to configure WebGate, you first must have some information about your computer and paging device you want to send messages to:
1. The PIN/ID number of the pager
2. The phone number for your paging service provider's paging terminal
3. The communication settings needed to connect to your paging service provider's terminal
4. An init string for your modem to help your modem to communicate with the paging carrier's modem (usually necessary for 9600 baud and faster modems)
5. The Communications port your modem is using on your computer
Notes regarding the above items:
The PIN/ID number is, in some cases, the same number used to send a voice or touch-tone message to the pager (sometimes this number includes the area code numbers too). In other cases, the PIN/ID number is a totally different number. To save time, it is best to verify your PIN/ID number with your paging service provider before configuring WebGate.
The paging terminal's phone number, in almost all cases, is NOT the same phone number you would use to send a voice or touch-tone message to the pager. You must get this number from your paging service provider. Be persistent. The first representative you talk to may not have this information readily available.
The communications settings are the baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits used by your paging service provider's modems. In most cases, these are the settings used: 1200 baud, even parity, 7 data bits, and 1 stop bit. You should verify these settings with your paging service provider.
The init string for your modem can sometimes be a little tricky to obtain. Most modems that communicate at 9600 baud or faster need an init string to reliably communicate with paging terminals. Some modems don't require an init string at all. You can find init strings that work with most modems on our web page (www.notepage.net) and later in this manual. Because of the lack of command string standards within the modem community, you may need to do some research to find a workable init string.
The Communications port for your modem is the number for the serial port your modem uses. Ports 1-4 are most commonly used. Make sure your modem is operational before trying to use it with WebGate. WebGate requires EXCLUSIVE use of your modem. No other applications (such as internet dialers or fax programs) can share the modem with WebGate.
Steps:
1. Start WebGate and WG Admin, if they are not already running.
2. In Admin, choose 'Connectors' > 'Dialer1' > 'Settings'. Enter an init string and dialer prefix if necessary. Enter the correct 'Port' for your modem. Apply your changes.
3. Right-click on 'Carriers' and choose 'Add'. For your paging carrier, enter its name, phone number, baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits. Apply your changes.
4. Right-click on 'Recipients' and choose 'Add'. For the recipient (paging device), enter the recipient name, full name, PIN/ID, and carrier. Apply your changes.
5. Right-click on the new recipient you just created (under the 'Recipient' object). Choose 'Send Message' from the menu. Enter who the message is from and then a short test message, and then hit the 'Send' button.
If all your settings are correct, shortly you should receive the message on your paging device. If not, recheck your settings and refer to the section 'Troubleshooting connecting to a carrier'.
