3.8 SIM Groups Menu

The menu helps you add, edit and view the SIM groups. 

Tip

  • Highlight the GSM/SIM groups by colour to make their listings clearer.
  • Create new GSM/SIM groups simply by copying an already established group. Click on thebutton in the list of GSM/SIM groups.

Add SIM Group

Use this function to add new SIM groups to the configuration manually.

  • General info
    • Description – type a text to be used for easier orientation later in the configuration.
    • Highlighting – select the user colour codes for easier group listing.
  • Gateway routing – set the outgoing/incoming group for the LCR table of the GSM gateway whose modules are assigned to the selected GSM group. The following priorities are respected:
  1. SIM group (SIM card) setting;
  2. GSM group (GSM module) setting;
  3. User setting in the GSM gateway.
    • Outgoing group – select the outgoing group for the GSM gateway LCR table.
    • Incoming group – select the incoming group for the GSM gateway LCR table.
  • SIM card common settings 
    • CLIR – enable/disable the Calling Line Identification Restriction. The function must be supported by the mobile network provider. If Default is selected, the network setting is used.
    • Idle time (min) – set the SIM card idle time after the last use. To select a random range, enter a higher value into the second field than into the first one.
    • One call limit (sec) – set the maximum duration for an outgoing call via the SIM card. If another, higher value is entered, the maximum call duration will be random in the selected interval.
    • After call relax (sec) – set the time period during which no new call will be connected after the end of a preceding call via the GSM/UMTS channel in which the SIM card of this group is used. If another, higher value is entered, the maximum call duration will be random in the selected interval.

      Caution

      • An excessively high After call relax value may lower the ASR values of the active channels/GSM gateways!
    • After fail relax (sec) – set the time period during which no new call will be connected after the end of a preceding failed call via the GSM/UMTS channel in which the SIM card of this group is used. If another, higher value is entered, the maximum call duration will be random in the selected interval.

    • Credit check delay (sec) – set a delay before credit check.
    • Outgoing traffic delay (sec) – set the outgoing call delay after SIM card login.
    • Action wait (sec) – set the SIM activation/recharging timeout.
    • MCC+MNC – set the Network operator code. The parameter has a higher priority than the local gateway settings.
    • Roaming – enter the code for the GSM/UMTS network for the GSM module to log in if roaming is enabled. Symbols X and x are used a masking character.
    • AoC interval – set the time interval between two AoC messages sent to the ISDN interface in the event of a successfully connected outgoing call into the GSM/UMTS network.
    • SMS timeout – set the SMS reply receiving timeout. The parameter is valid for credit check and SIM activation/recharging.
    • Wait for call end – enable non–termination of a call after the defined SIM limit expiry. If this option is not ticked off, calls are terminated immediately, which prevents overdrawing of free minutes.
    • ALERTING required – enable termination of outgoing calls into the GSM/UMTS networks in case the call is connected without a previous alerting indication. 
  • One SIM usage limit – limit the SIM card use as follows:
    • One use limit (min) – set the maximum time for the SIM card login to one module. After the expiry, the SIM card is logged out automatically. To select a random range, enter a higher value into the second field than into the first one.
    • Call count limit – set the maximum count of calls during one SIM card login to one GSM module. To select a random range, enter a higher value into the second field than into the first one.
    • Minutes count limit – set the maximum count of minutes called via one SIM card. If another, higher value is entered, the maximum count of minutes will be random in the selected interval.
    • SMS count limit – set the maximum count of sent SMS during one SIM card login to one GSM module. To select a random range, enter a higher value into the second field than into the first one
  • Limits for intervals of rules – limit the SIM card use to precisely defined time intervals (1–8) in the Rules menu (refer to Subs. 3.11):
    • Minutes by first/next – enable/disable minute counting according to the first/next count.
    • Call count limit – set the maximum count of calls made via one SIM card in the selected interval.
    • Minutes count limit – set the maximum count of minutes called via one SIM card in the selected time interval.
    • SMS count limit – set the maximum count of SMS messages sent via one SIM card in the selected time interval.

Note

  • You can set ranges instead of exact values for some parameters to improve the GSM gateway masking in the providers' networks. The SIM cards that log out periodically can thus be detected more easily.
  • Tariff SIM card settings – this section helps you set the basic parameters for tariff SIM cards.
    • Free minutes – the default count of free minutes for a SIM card. When the limit is exhausted, the SIM card is unable to log in. The free minutes can be refreshed manually any time or automatically using the Refresh day parameter below. Each SIM card has a count of free minutes of its own, which is preferred.
    • Refresh day – set a day in the month on which the free minutes are to be refreshed as set above.
    • Free minutes req. – define whether or not the SIM card can be used even if it contains no free minutes.
    • Free SMSs – the default count of free SMS messages for a SIM card. When the limit is exhausted, the SIM card is unable to log in. The free minutes can be refreshed manually any time or automatically using the Refresh day parameter below. Each SIM card has a count of free minutes of its own, which is preferred
    • Refresh day (SMSs) – set a day in the month on which the free minutes are to be refreshed as set above
    • Free SMSs req. – define whether or not the SIM card can be used even if it contains no free SMS.
    • First count (sec) – set the minimum call length to define the minimum call cost upon answering. The typical value is 60s.
    • Next count (sec) – set the interval after which the call is billed differently. Typically, calls are billed per second after the first minute.
    • Free count (sec) – set the call duration not to be billed. This means that if you hang up before the end of this timeout, the call cost will be zero.
  • Tariff SIM card – call tariffs settings – set free minutes within the 2N® SIM Star system if the connected device supports multi-tariffs (LCR based on the outgoing group + call type /own network ; another network ; PSTN ; VPN group/):
    • Free minutes – count of SIM free minutes for each tariff applied.
    • Transfer free minutes – maximum count of unused free minutes to be transferred to the next tariff accounting period.
    • Free minutes req. – define whether or not the SIM card can be used even if it contains no free minutes.
    • AOC interval (s) – set the time interval between two AoC messages sent to the ISDN interface in the event of a successfully connected outgoing call into the GSM/UMTS network.

Note

  • The Call tariffs function will only be active if the relevant GSM gateways and their LCR tables are set properly!

Caution

  • The above mentioned settings relate to the internal pseudo-tariff metering scheme and should meet the network provider's settings. Otherwise the available amount of free minutes may be overdrawn and the manufacturer shall not be held responsible for that.
  • Prepaid SIM card settings  – this section helps you set the basic parameters for prepaid SIM cards.
    • Credit check – set the SIM card credit checking method.
      • The USSD method is based on sending the USSD code into the network and readout from the USSD reply.
      • The SMS method is based on sending the SMS into the network and readout from the SMS reply.
      • The USSD/SMS is based on sending the USSD code into the network and readout from the SMS reply.
      • The Simulated method is based on the known initial state and proper setting of the internal pseudo-tariff metering rules.
      • USSD & Simulated / SMS & Simulated / USSD/SMS & Simulated – is a combination of the above-mentioned two methods. The current SIM card credit is, upon the first check, estimated by 2N® SIM Star Server using the following parameters 
        • Con. Count
        • First count
        • Next count
        • Free count
        • Cost of call est.
        • Cost of 1 minute
        • Cost of 1 SMS

A low credit SIM card is recharged virtually with the value included in the Recharged value parameter. When the maximum recharging count is achieved (Max rech. count), the calculated credit value is compared with the real value (USSD query). If there is a difference, the calculated value is overwritten with the value obtained from the GSM/UMTS network. In case the difference is x%, the SIM card can be blocked using the Blocked SIM card detection / Incorrect plan (%) parameter to draw attention to incorrect settings.

    • Prepaid check code – USSD code to be used for SIM card credit state identification. Used for the USSD method only.
    • Send SMS dial – telephone number for SMS sending. Used for the SMS credit check method.
    • Send SMS text – SMS text to be sent. Used for the SMS credit check method.
    • Recv SMS clip – SMS reply CLIP. Used for the SMS and USSD/SMS credit check methods.
    • Recv SMS substring – check string to be included in the SMS reply. Used for the SMS and USSD/SMS credit check methods. 
    • Credit position – the parameter defines the credit value position in the USSD response from the GSM/UMTS network.
      • Characters from begin – the credit value record should be searched in a position located X characters from the response beginning.
      • Characters from end – the credit value record should be searched in a position located X characters from the response end.
      • After string – the credit value record should be searched after the defined string in the response.
      • Use external script – possibility to use external custom script file to decode USSD answer from network. For details please check chapter 4.7 on page .
    • Use credit 2 – this parameter is used when a response includes two credit counters (Normal and Bonus account, e.g.), or the credit value is in two different USSD responses:
      • Unused – disable the function.
      • Alternative – if the main credit value is not found, the system checks an alternative position for the credit value.
      • Add to first – the credit values are added up.
    • Credit 2 position – the setting corresponds with that in the Credit position parameter.
    • USSD call info – enable this parameter if the GSM/UMTS network sends the credit value/call cost automatically after the call end.
      • None – disable the function.
      • Credit value – the network will automatically send a USSD message including the current credit value after the call end.
      • Call cost – the network will automatically send a USSD message including the call cost after the call end.
    • Cr. pos. in call info – set the position of the credit value/call cost in the message received. The setting corresponds with that in the Credit position parameter.
    • Use cr. 2 in call info – use this parameter in case the USSD info message includes two credit values.
    • Cr. pos. 2 in call info – the setting corresponds with that in the Credit position parameter.
    • Sep. for thousands – define the separator for thousands for the credit value message if necessary.
    • Sep. for decimals – enter the separator of decimals if other than a point (.) or a comma (,).
    • Minus string – set the text string denoting a negative credit value. The text string must be the last string before the detected credit value to make the parameter work. The credit that is detected as negative is set to 0. Do not use the space, quote and comma characters. 
    • Skip login cr. check – enable this parameter to disable credit info upon the SIM card login (credit info will be checked upon call end only if set so).
    • Credit recheck (min) – by default (0), the credit is checked by the USSD command upon every call end. In some networks, however, credit state requesting is subject to charge and may lead to unintentional additional costs. This credit reading parameter thus cannot be used until a certain count of free minutes is exhausted. Used for the USSD method only.
    • Credit recheck (SMS) – by default (0), the credit is not checked by the USSD command upon every SMS sent. In some networks, however, credit state requesting is subject to charge and may lead to unintentional additional costs. This credit reading parameter thus cannot be used until a certain count of free minutes is exhausted. Used for the USSD method only.
    • Free minutes activation – select the SIM activation for free minute recharging.
    • Free minutes – set the count of free minutes available after activation.
    • Active minutes again – set repeating of free minute activation after exhausting.
    • Free minutes request – disable the SIM that has no free minutes.
    • Free SMS activation – select the SIM activation for free SMS recharging.
    • Free SMS – set the count of free SMS available after activation.
    • Active SMS again – set repeating of free SMS activation after exhausting. 
    • Free SMS request – disable the SIM that has no free SMS.
    • Con. count (sec) – set the call setup cost.
    • First count (sec) – set the minimum call length to define the minimum call cost upon answering. The typical value is 60s. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Next count (sec) – set the interval after which the call is billed differently. Typically, calls are billed per second after the first minute. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Free count (sec) – set the call duration not to be billed. This means that if you hang up before the end of this timeout, the call cost will be zero. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Cost of call est. – set the call setup cost. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Cost of 1 minute – set the 1 minute call cost. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Cost of 1 SMS – set the one sent SMS cost. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Recharged value – set the credit value to be added to the current SIM card credit value after recharging. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Max recharge count – set the maximum automatic credit recharging requests before the manual check is required. Used for the Simulated method only.
    • Low credit – set the minimum acceptable SIM card credit value. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card is disallowed to log in.
    • Use off-peak low credit – the SIM card low credit may be different for the peak time intervals (Low credit) and off peak time due to different call costs and credit use efficiency levels:
      • Never – disable the function.
      • Whole week at time – enable the function for defined intervals on workdays.
      • Weekdays at time – enable the function for defined intervals at weekends.
      • All weekend only – enable the function for weekends only.
      • All weekend and weekdays at time – enable the function for defined intervals on all weekdays.
    • Off-peak low credit – set the minimum acceptable SIM card credit value at off–peak intervals. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card is disallowed to log in.
  • Prepaid SIM card recharge settings – this section helps you set the recharge parameters for prepaid SIM cards.
    • Recharge SIM group – to share recharging codes from multiple SIM groups, select a code-containing SIM group here. Its recharge codes will automatically be used for SIM card recharging as necessary.
    • Type – define the recharging method for your prepaid SIM cards:
      • USSD – send the USSD code including the recharge code.
      • SMS – send an SMS including the recharge code.
      • IVR – dial a DTMF code including the recharge code (the provider's IVR line call).
      • CALL – dial the defined number to recharge the SIM card.
    • Number– define the number to be used for recharge of prepaid SIM cards for the variable recharging methods:
      • USSD – is inapplicable.
      • SMS – enter the SMS destination.
      • IVR – enter the number to be dialled.
      • CALL – is inapplicable.
    • String – enter a prepaid SIM card recharge string for each recharging method:
      • USSD – enter the sending code.
      • SMS – enter the recharging SMS text. 
      • IVR, CALL – enter the tone sequence to be dialled and delay as follows:

String

Meaning

%%

char %

%c

Assigned recharge code

%n

SIM card phone number

p

1s delay

P

2s delay

w

5s delay

W

10s delay

(x,y)

x = length of DTMF tone (sec/10), default is 1 (100ms);
y = length of space between two DTMF tones (sec/10), default is 5 (500ms)*

*#0123456789

DTMF codes

*this parameter is optional

    • USSD test – set the text to be checked for match with the USSD response. If the response does not include this text, recharging is considered unsuccessful.
    • Avoid call connect – means "do not wait for call connection". Use the parameter for Call recharging too. 
    • Wait for call ended – means "wait for call termination by the called party". Use the parameter for Call recharging too. 
    • Recharge tries – maximum count of attempts to recharge the SIM card with a new credit value.
    • Recharge idle time (min) – set the time after which the SIM card relogs in for credit recharge.
    • Timeout (min) – set the waiting time for credit recharge after sending the recharge request before the credit value identifying attempt is made. Typically, providers need one minute or even more to process the request. If it is find out that your credit has not been recharged, the recharge code is marked as erroneous and removed.
    • Auto recharging – enable automatic assignment of the recharge codes of this group to the SIM cards of this group whenever the credit value falls under the defined limit.
    • Max. rech. count – set the maximum count of automatic count of rechargings when the value drops below the threshold.
    • Recharge day – the day in a month for automatic SIM card recharging.
    • Keep logged after recharge – the GSM module will not be reset after SIM card recharging.
    • Keep logged for recharge – recharge before SIM logout if possible.
    • Distributed rech. [min] – set recharging delay for SIM cards assigned to the SIM group. Just one SIM card can be recharged in this time interval.
    • Recharge period day – set the day on which a new period of recharging counters begins. Refer to the View / SIM statistics menu in each SIM group for the total and selected period counts of recharging.
  • 1st  – 8th   SIM card activation settings – new SIM cards may have to be activated before use. 2N®  SIM Star supports such automatic activation.|

    Tip

    • You can utilise the SIM card activation process for a variety of special call cost discounts (for example, send an SMS to call free for one week at the cost of €xx only).


    • Type – select the type of SIM card activation:
      • USSD – using a USSD command;
      • SMS – by sending an SMS message;
      • IVR – by dialling the IVR service.
    • Number – enter the number for SMS sending, or the IVR service access code.
    • String – enter the USSD activation string / activation SMS text / DTMF sequence for IVR.
    • Activation tries – set the count of activation attempts in the case of failure.
    • Act. idle time (min) – the SIM card will be put out of operation after recharging for a certain period of time as programmed in the Idle time parameter.
    • Activate new SIMs – every new SIM card inserted in 2N®  SIM Star will be activated automatically.
    • Act. recharged SIMs – any new pre-paid SIM card recharged with a new credit value will be activated automatically.
    • Activation day – the SIM card will be activated in regular intervals.
    • Activation hours – repeat activation after the preset hours elapse after the last successful activation.
    • Minimal credit – set the minimum credit value in case the SIM card activation is paid.
    • Prefer to rech – prefer activation to recharging in the event of concurrent requests.
    • Keep logged after activation – GSM module will not be reset after activation of a SIM card.
    • Keep logged for activation – activation before SIM logout if possible.
    • Ignore failure – enable the SIM card use even after an invalid activation.
  • SIM card activation plan
    • Distributed activation (min) – set the delay between SIM card activations. This feature helps hide massive SIM card activations in the GSM network.

Note

  • After SIM activation, new Last login and Last logout records are generated in the SIMs / SIM view menu to ensure a correct function of the SIM limits. At the same time, a record on the last use of the gateway is stored in the Last gateways section.
  • Phone number detection - Possibility to read SIM card's phone number from the USSD reply. This number will be saved to SIM card details and used for call/SMS simulation calls.
    • Detection from – select which phone number detection will be used.
      • SIM – define SIM phone number detection from SIM card.

        • Make sure that the SIM phone number detection is supported by your mobile service provider.


    • USSD activation 1-8 – select a USSD activation for phone number detection. The number will be found according to the Phone position setting in the subsequent USSD response.
    • SMS – define SIM phone number detection via SMS. Make sure that a valid phone number is set for one SIM card at least and that the SMS phone number detection is enabled in the Gateways section for the detection performing gateway to make the SMS-based number detection work properly. 

      Caution

      • Make sure that the messaging service is enabled for the GSM/UMTS gateway used for phone number detection. Messaging is a licensed function.


    • Phone position – define the position of the SIM phone number in the USSD reply.
    • Prefix change – replace / add call prefix to the phone number which was received in the USSD reply.
    • Maximum SMSs at once – maximum number of SMSs for each time interval (0= unlimited).
    • SMS delay (min) – minimum delay between two SMSs for each time interval. The parameter is valid for a SIM group.
    • SMS delay SIM (min) – minimum delay between two SMSs for each time interval. The parameter is valid for each SIM card.
  • Blocked SIM card detection – this section helps you set the parameters related to identification of blocked or inoperative SIM cards.
    • Failed calls – set the count of unsuccessful calls in a sequence. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card will be blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Failed calls retries – set the count of retries for unsuccessful calls. If the parameter is enabled, the SIM is logged out after every failed call sequence and automatically blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server after the last sequence.
    • Short calls – set the count of short calls in a sequence. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card will be blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server.  
    • Short calls retries – set the count of retries for short calls. If the parameter is enabled, the SIM is logged out after every short call sequence and automatically blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server after the last sequence.   
    • Short call length [s] – set the short call upper limit. Calls shorter than the value set in this parameter will be regarded as short.
    • Failed SMSs – set the count of not sent SMS in a sequence. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card will be blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Failed SMSs retries –  set the count of retries for failed SMSs. If the parameter is enabled, the SIM is logged out after every failed SMS sequence and automatically blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server after the last sequence.  
    • Failed logins – set the count of unsuccessful logins. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card will be blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Failed credit checks – set the count of unsuccessful credit checks. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card will be blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Failed rechargings – set the count of unsuccessful credit rechargings. When this limit is achieved, the SIM card will be blocked by 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Registration error – block the SIM card whenever a registration error is detected.
    • Incorrect plan – if there is a difference between the simulated and real SIM card credit values higher than as defined (%) at the moment of check, the SIM card will be blocked automatically.
    • Retry idle time (min) – set the SIM card relogin timeout before the next sequence retry if the Failed calls retriesShort call retries or Failed SMSs retries parameters are used.
    • ASR threshold [%] – set a value whose exceeding will lead to automatic SIM card blocking by 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • ACD threshold [s] – set a value whose exceeding will lead to automatic SIM card blocking by 2N® SIM Star Server.

    • Min calls for ASR/ACD – define the minimum count of calls necessary for SIM card blocking based on the ASR/ACD values.

Note

  •  Refer to the Lookup info parameter in the SIM card status for the cause of SIM blocking.

Tip

  • Information on a blocked SIM card can be displayed on the 2N® SIM Star Server introductory page or automatically sent as an alert e-mail message.
  • IMEI assignment
    • Associated group – possibility to merge one IMEI group with another. The settings from the assigned IMEI group will be used.
    • IMEI begin filter – define begin of IMEI for limited selection.
    • Remark filter – define part of remark for limited selection.
  • Call simulation - The call simulator provides automatic generation of outgoing/incoming calls. With this function activated, the system automatically (according to the predefined rules) sets up calls between the wireless modules/gateways.
    • Simulator – call simulation mode:
      • Off – the feature is disabled.
      • Simulation between own SIM card – calls will be limited only on active SIM cards which are assigned to the SIM group.
      • Use external recipients – dialled numbers will be used from the defined list of external recipients.
      • Own SIM cards / external recipients  [ X / Y ] – define a combination of call simulation between internal SIMs and external recipients. The [ X / Y ] value represents a long-time simulation ratio.
      • Simulation associated with another SIM group – possibility to merge one SIM group with another (calls within more SIM groups). The settings from the assigned SIM group will be used.
    • Associated group – name of the master SIM group.
    • Use in time x – time intervals for activation of call simulations.
    • Maximum calls at once – maximum number of calls for each time interval (0= unlimited).
    • Call delay (min) – minimum delay between two calls for each time interval. The parameter is valid for a SIM group.
    • Call delay SIM (min) – minimum delay between two SMS for each time interval. The parameter is valid for each SIM card.
    • Answer calls (%) – Percentage (%) of answered calls. The other calls remain unanswered – only ring).
    • Ring time (s) – time duration of the call ringing state before call answer/call end.
    • Call time (s) – time duration of connected calls.
    • External recipients – list of external called party numbers separated with semicolons. The '?' character is used for a random digit (0–9). E.g.: for string 800??????, the CPNs will be 800000000 – 800999999 (random digit for each position). 
  • SMS simulation - The SMS simulator provides automatic generation of outgoing/incoming SMS. With this function activated, the system automatically (according to the predefined rules) sets up SMS between the wireless modules/gateways. 
    • Simulator  SMS simulation mode: 
      • Off – the feature is disabled.
      • Simulation between own SIM card – SMSs will be limited only on active SIM cards which are assigned to the SIM group.
      • Use external recipients – dialled numbers will be used from the defined list of external recipients.
      • Own SIM cards / external recipients  [ X / Y ] – define a combination of SMS simulation between internal SIMs and external recipients. The [ X / Y ] value represents a long–time simulation ratio.
      • Simulation associated with another SIM group – possibility to merge one SIM group with another (SMS within more SIM groups). The settings from the assigned SIM group will be used.
    • Associated group – name of the master SIM group.
    • Use in time x – time intervals for activation of SMS simulations.
    • Maximum SMSs at once – maximum number of SMSs for each time interval (0= unlimited).
    • SMS delay (min) – minimum delay between two SMSs for each time interval. The parameter is valid for a SIM group.
    • SMS delay SIM (min) – minimum delay between two SMSs for each time interval. The parameter is valid for each SIM card.
    • External recipients – list of external called party numbers separated with semicolons. The '?' character is used for a random digit (0–9). E.g.: for string 800??????, the CPNs will be 800000000–800999999 (random digit for each position).
  • Data simulations - The Data simulator provides automatic generation of data traffic. With this function activated, the system automatically (according to the predefined rules) sets up data traffic on the wireless modules/gateways. 
    • Simulator – data simulation mode:
      • Off – disabled.
      • Use defined links – dialled numbers will be used from the defined list of external recipients.
      • Simulation associated with another SIM group – possibility to merge one SIM group with another (SMS within more SIM groups). The settings from the assigned SIM group will be used.
    • Associated group – name of the master SIM group.
    • Use in time x – time intervals for activation of SMS simulations.
    • Maximum conns at once – maximum number of data connection for each time interval (0= unlimited).
    • Conn delay (min) – minimum delay between two data connections for each time interval. The parameter is valid for a SIM group.
    • Conn delay SIM (min) – minimum delay between two data connections for each time interval. The parameter is valid for each SIM card.
    • Links – list of web links or IP address separated with semicolons e.g. www.google.com;www.yahoo.com.
    • APN – Access Point Name.
    • APN user – access username. 
    • APN password – access password.

Caution

  • Assign the number of GSM channels used for all the simulators in the Gateways / Edit gateway / Call simulation / SMS simulation / Data simulation menu to make call/SMS/Data simulation work efficiently.
  • Set the phone number for each SIM either manually in the SIMs / SIM edit section or by downloading the number database in the SIMs / Action menu.
  • Make sure that the messaging service is enabled for the GSM/UMTS gateway used for SMS simulation. Messaging is a licensed function.

Caution

  • Keep in mind that frequent SIM card changing reduces the maximum count of active GSM/UMTS channels. In case your SIP Proxy is not set to new call forwarding, the ASR parameters of the solution are reduced dramatically in the event of rejection of connection request by the GSM gateway!

Overview Table

The section provides a table overview of the SIM groups.

  • Columns
    • Id – shows a unique identification number for each SIM group in 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Description – text for easier SIM group identification. The descriptions may be identical for variable SIM groups.
    • Recharging – link to the recharging code table.
    • View – current information on the selected SIM group.
    • Edit – modify all the parameters mentioned on the selected SIM group. 
    •  – add a GSM group in the SIM group section.
    • Action menu – select one of the following actions
      • Manage recharge codes – set the recharging codes.
      • Download custom SMS texts for simulation – download the currently used own texts for SMS simulation. If default SMS texts are used, the downloaded file will be empty.  
      • Upload custom SMS texts for simulation – record own SMS texts for SMS simulation.
      • Remove custom SMS texts for simulation – remove the own SMS texts used for SMS simulation. Default SMS texts will be used for SMS simulation after removal. 

        Caution

        You can upload custom SMS texts for simulation in text-based file where each SMS text is on one line. Texts are limited to 160 characters. Maximal count of accepted texts is 1000. If you do not have custom SMS texts for simulation uploaded, randomly generated English texts are used.

    • Remove – remove a SIM group from the 2N® SIM Star Server configuration.
    • Copy – create a new SIM group by copying an already configured SIM group.
  • Buttons
    • Select all – push the button to mark all the SIM groups at once.
    • Unselect all – push the button to cancel the Select all function.
    • Remove selected – push the button to remove all the SIM groups from configuration that are selected in the last overview table row.

Manage Recharge Codes

Tip

  • The recharging codes of the selected SIM group can be shared by other SIM groups. Refer to the SIM group settings for details.
  • Show SIM group – use this option to display the recharge codes for the selected SIM groups.
  •  Add recharge code – use this option to manually add a new recharge code. To do so, enter the following parameters:
    • SIM group – define the SIM groups to use the recharge code.
    • Recharge code – enter the recharge code.
    • Remark – a note on the recharge codes.
  • Import recharge codes from file – you can import the recharge codes from any text file, where they are separated with one or more characters (excluding digits). For example, csv or txt are suitable formats.
    • SIM  group – define the SIM group to use the recharge codes imported.
    • Remark – a note on the recharge codes.
    • File – a section for the recharge code file location. To confirm the import, click on Ok. If a recharge code was added before (regardless of the group), it will not be added to the configuration.

Overview Table

The section provides a table overview of all the recharge codes.

  • Columns
    • Id – shows a unique identification number for each recharge code in 2N® SIM Star Server.
    • Recharge code – the recharge code.
    • Remark – a note on the recharge code.
    • Status – the recharge code status (new, used, ...).
    • Assigned to SIM – the SIM card for which the recharge code was used. The column is completed after the recharge code is used.
  • Functions
    • View – display complete information on the recharge code including the last recharge time.
    • Edit – edit the recharge code items as described in the recharge code adding section. Moreover, an option is available to re–designate a recharge code as new (Set as new).
    • Remove – remove a selected recharge code from configuration.
  • Buttons
    • Select all – push the button to mark all the displayed recharge codes at once.
    • Unselect all – cancel the Select all function.
    • Select codes with given  status – an extended option for mass marking of the recharge codes that are in the status selected in the field next to this item.
    • Unselect codes with given status – an extended option for cancelling mass marking of the recharge codes that are in the status selected in the field next to this item.
    • Edit selected – edit all the recharge codes that are selected in the last overview table row. You can edit assignment to group, add a note and set the recharge code as new only.
    • Remove selected – remove all the recharge codes from configuration that are selected in the last overview table row.

Manage Custom Phone Number Lists

  • Manage list - select a phone number list.

Manage

  • Download - download the current phone number database.
  • Remove - remove the current phone number database.
  • Upload - upload data from a selected file to the phone number database.

Phone Numbers

List of phone numbers stored in the selected database.

Simulation Status

Display the current status of the Virtual call/SMS/Data simulation.

 

 

Caution

  • Make sure that the SIM phone number detection is supported by your mobile service provider.