This week we will discuss what AT commands you can use with the SmartMax and why it is limited.

With the SmartMax every thing is controlled via the onboard processor, so when you type any AT command on the serial port the on board processor takes this command and responds back based on the module status, and for that we had to support the basic common function that any legacy device might send to the modem based on the fact that it is a serial modem.
However if you want to talk to the Module and send more serial commands you can do this via the Web Interface AT commands section or by accessing the module directly via the mini USB port.

Here is a summary of AT Commands that you can use on the SmartMax serial port:
Serial Interface Configuration: at+ipr, at+ifc, at&d, at&c, ats0, at&w
SMS Commands: at+cmgf, at+cmgs
IPStack Commands: at$$ipctop, at$$ipctos, at$$ipctcs,
Diagnostic Commands : ati, at$$rssi, at&v, at+creg, at$$reset

Yes SmartMax is a Serial modem and yes it can hold configurations similar to the Modmax but with the SmartMax you have to use the web interface in order to fully configure your modem.
Web configuration will require using a USB cable between your computer and the SmartMax LAN USB port; also you will need to install the USB Ethernet/RNDIS Driver for the SmartMax.
Saying that, you can still do some configuration on the serial port, but not before initial Web configuration.

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This week we will discuss how to restore the Modmax serial modem to factory default settings, first we will restore the serial port settings like baud rate, flow control DCD and ignore circuit settings by sending AT&F AT command to the modem via serial or USB port. After sending this command you have to use the default baud rate of the Modmax which is 115200 bps.

Now to restore the IPSTack settings to factory default you actually have to clear $$IPCTRIP and $$IPCFL values manually. Using the AT command line below (copy and past on your terminal program), it should restore the modem IPSTack to default settings.

“at$$spc=356758;$$dsid=TELSTRA_PPP_ID;$$dspw=;$$ipctrip=0;$$ipcfl=0,0;$$ipcfl=1,0;$$ipcfl=2,1;$$ipcfl=3,10;$$ipcfl=4,0;$$ipcfl=5,10;$$ipcfl=6,1450;$$ipcfl=7,60;$$ipcfl=8,3;$$ipcfl=9,60;$$ipctrip=0;$$ipctrip=1;+cgdcont=1;+cgdcont=2;+cgdcont=3″

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In this week’s blog, we’ll provide you with sample configurations on how to configure a Modmax as a UDP Client in order to connect to a UDP Sever in IPStack Mode. For more information on the commands used below, please contact Maxon Technical support team on +61 2 8707 3000 or email support@maxon.com.au

Client Mode – Sample Configuration

AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”telstra.corp”
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In this week’s blog, we’ll provide you with sample configurations on how to configure a Modmax as a Client in order to connect to a Sever in IPStack Mode. For more information on the commands used below, please contact Maxon Technical support team on +61 2 8707 3000 or email support@maxon.com.au

Client Mode – Sample Configuration

AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”telstra.corp”
AT$$DSID=Client@maxwan.com.au
AT$$SPC=356758

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In this week’s blog, we’ll provide you with sample configurations on how to configure a Modmax as a Server listening on a certain port in IPStack Mode. For more information on the commands used below, please contact Maxon Technical support team on +61 2 8707 3000 or email support@maxon.com.au

Server Mode – Sample Configuration
AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”telstra.corp”
AT$$DSID=Server@maxwan.com.au
AT$$SPC=356758
At$$DSPW=********

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In this week’s blog, we’ll provide you with information on how to connect Modmax to the hyper terminal via a USB or Serial port.

Connecting Via the USB Port

Connect Modmax via the USB to a computer running Windows
To check Com Port assigned to Modmax, click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manger ….. for the full instruction click here.