Ozeki Hardware SMS Gateway One Review

This article is about the Ozeki SMS Gateway One computer. You can read about it's technical details, how it can be used for sending/receiving SMS messages and about it's compatiblity with Ozeki SMS Server. This product is our own, in-house built device that we have developed to perform best in all scenarios and it houses a Sierra Wireless Airprime with a Qualcomm MDM9230 4G chipset The modem works on GSM 2G, 3G and 4G LTE mobile networks.

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Figure 1 - Ozeki SMS Gateway One photo

What is a Hardware SMS Gateway?

A hardware SMS Gateway makes sending SMS messages from a computer possible without any additional external devices. This solution consists of an Ozeki SMS Gateway One, which is a SIM based hardware SMS gateway and the recipient's mobile phone number. Our Ozeki SMS Gateway One device comes with the Ozeki SMS Gateway application pre-installed on a Linux Operating system, and it's responsible for compiling the message. It needs an address and a text body. It will submit the SMS message to your service provider. The service provider will deliver the message to the address phone number as an SMS message.

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Figure 2 - Ozeki SMS Gateway One sending sms

Ozeki SMS Gateway One technical specifications

Ozeki SMS Gateway One specifications

Connections USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet
Frequency bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Chipset Qualcomm MDM9230 4G
Network protocols GSM, GPRS, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSPA
Network speed 100Mbps downlink, 50Mbps uplink

Setting up Ozeki SMS Gateway One (quick steps)

  • Install Ozeki SMS Server software.
  • Add modem in SMS Server settings.
  • Configure SMS sending settings.
  • Compose message and recipient.
  • Send SMS via Ozeki SMS Server.
  • Monitor logs for delivery confirmation.

Ozeki SMS Gateway One setup experience

The Ozeki SMS Gateway One is simple to set up and came with two antennas some necessary cables. The computer is powered by an external power supply. Every software comes pre-installed on the computer, you just have to run Ozeki Software Platform and configure SMS Server. The modem is easily discovered by the Ozeki SMS Server.

Ozeki SMS Gateway One Personal Experiences

Ozeki SMS Gateway One was specifically put together from the best small form factor computer on sale with the fastest, smallest modem we could find. This Hardware SMS Gateway is the best you can find on the market with high speed, small dimensions and an easy setup process. Does not require regular maintenance, set it up once, and use it as needed.

Pros and Cons of Ozeki SMS Gateway One

Pros:

  1. Small dimensions
  2. Future proof solution
  3. High network speed
  4. Compact, full of features

Cons:

  1. Fairly new, not as many reviews
  2. Slightly harder to mount

Sending SMS from Ozeki SMS Gateway One

To send SMS text messages from the Ozeki SMS Gateway One device, you have to connect it up, connect the built in modem to Ozeki SMS Gateway, that takes a few seconds only. For mor information, look at the setup page.

Receiving SMS from Ozeki SMS Gateway One

To receive SMS with the Ozeki SMS Gateway One, ensure it's built in modem is connected and configured in Ozeki SMS Server. Incoming text messages can be monitored through the Ozeki SMS Server GUI. Once the modem is recognized, Ozeki SMS Server provides real-time visibility into received SMS content and sender information.

Summary

The Ozeki SMS Gateway One is a great solution for high speed uses where you need a compact design with the server built into the modem, offers amazing compatibility with Ozeki services. We update the resources to this device often to ensure up to date information and an easy setup experience for people who have less experience in the field.

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