Hypermedia HG-7000 Review

The Hypermedia HG-7000 Gateway modem will be the subject of this article's review. You can read about the modem's technical specifics, how to send and receive messages with it, and how it is compatible with Ozeki services. The Hypermedia HG-7000 review that follows is helpful for those looking to purchase one or just curious about the product. Hypermedia HG-7000 gateways are high quality, industrial gateway modems offering 3u and 6U rack compatible housings for professional mounting in industrial and commercial server environments with lots of other features.

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Figure 1 - Hypermedia HG-7000 SMS Pro

What is a Hypermedia HG-7000?

The HG-7000 is an SMS gateway hardware device with integrated send queue as well as card managing features. All 32 of the GSM modules in the device can be used to send and receive SMS messages.

A master-slave configuration made up of numerous Hypermedia HG-7000 gateways is possible, and the hardware can be put on various sites that are connected by the Internet.

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Figure 2 - How Hypermedia HG-7000 sends SMS messages

Technical details of Hypermedia HG-7000

Hypermedia HG-7000 technical specifications

Connection Ethernet, USB
Signal Strength Good
Network protocols GSM, GPRS
Number of modules 4-32
Operating Voltage 12V DC

Hypermedia HG-7000 Datasheets and Manuals

Inserting a SIM card into the HG-7000 modem

Inserting a SIM card into this device is a straight forward procedure, on older models, you have to take the SIM tray out of the module, insert the SIM card (as seen on Figure 3) and put the tray back in the slot. Newer models don't have a SIM tray, but a spring loaded slot. Push in the SIM card and it will seat firmly.

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Figure 3 - Inserting a SIM card into Hypermedia HG-7000

Pros and Cons of Hypermedia HG-7000

Pros:

  1. Industrial, high quality finish
  2. Reliable, long lasting device
  3. Server Rack Mounting support
  4. 32 SIM slots
  5. Supports all standard SMS options
  6. Extra features

Cons:

  1. Huge size
  2. Large power consumption
  3. Some features are paywalled
  4. High pricing

Summary

The Hypermedia SMS PRO Gateway is a reliable, very well working device. The messaging speed is a bit slow, but that also has to do with settings of the device, if it's optimized for reliability speed can lack. The HG-7000 is more expensive than basic GSM modem pools but it offers a lot of extra features that are especially valuable in the professional environments for which the device is intended.

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