Pager Configuration
Appendix A: Pager Configuration A.1 Overview of Pager Services Configuration The Multimedia Configurator offers a Pager Agent that connects to a wide variety of pager services and supports the most popular paging protocols: • Tele Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) • Simple Messaging Service (SMS) Other variations are supported as well, such as Paging Entry Terminal (PET), which is basically the same as TAP. The method through which a page is sent depends on the type of pager being used. For example, in the United States the predominant pager type uses TAP and uses a standard modem to communicate. TAP pagers can also use Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) carriers. The Multimedia Configurator user interface calls out the use of “Modem/ISDN Service” (rather than specifying actual protocols used), as this is more straightforward for users to understand. Note: It is the paging service and the Multimedia software that communicate via TAP; it is not something special in the modem itself. Therefore, most “Hayes® compatible” off-the-shelf modems should work for sending TAP messages. SMS pagers offer more sophisticated interaction. For example, they permit two-way paging. In the case of Multimedia, this allows users to send an “Acknowledge” back to the alarm system directly from the pager. SMS paging messages are not sent over a modem, but rather use the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network. Again, rather than calling out the low-level protocols used, the Multimedia Configurator interface refers to the method of communication, and calls this “GSM/PCS Service”. A.1.1 Installation During the installation of M-Alarm Multimedia (MMX), after checking the box to include the Pager Agent, you can select which paging services to include with the installation.
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