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Maestro configuration software

The Maestro Configuration Software is a small Windows application that let you easily setup and test your modem. This tool includes all the important features of the SofTool/SmartPackII in a smooth and clean GUI, a diagnostisc tool and a application auto-update tool.

This software is a trusted Microsoft ClickOnce application and requires that your computer is up to date (including Windows updates and latest .NET framework).

Download the file below to launch the installation process. Please follow the instructions, it will prompt you to update .NET libraries, and then install the application. The installation process will create a shortcut on your Desktop.

Available in English & Chinese

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AUTOMATIC AND SELF-RECOVERY CONNECTIONS ON SMARTPACK, SMARTPACK II AND SOFTOOLS

Introduction

This application notes covers the process of using the Maestro modems to setup automatic TCP or UDP connections. This is applicable to the Maestro 100, Maestro 100evo and Maestro Heritage. Maestro 100 CDMA and Maestro 100 TD do not support this function. The Maestro Industrial can also establish such automatic connections, but is not convered in this document.

When used in automatic connection mode, the modem will automatically register on the GPRS or UMTS[A] [A]Maestro Heritage 3G only at startup, and create a TCP or UDP socket. As long as this socket is connecte to another end-point (usually a back-end application), the modem creates a bridge between the socket and its physical serial port: every received byte is forwarded from the socket to the serial port, and vice-versa.

Automatic connection is a very popular feature of the Maestro modems, that can give cellular Internet connectivity to virtually any serial device, even to those which have not been designed to work with modems.

References

More technical informations about the commands and functions mentionned in this application note can be found in these documents:

For any assistance, please consult your Maestro Wireless Solutions local distributor, Maestro sales person or FAE.

This manual is written without any warranty.

Maestro Wireless Solutions Ltd. reserves the right to modify or improve the product and its accessories which can also be withdrawn without prior notice.

Besides, our company stresses the fact that the performance of the product as well as accessories depends not only on the proper conditions of use, but also on the environment around the places of use.

Maestro Wireless Solutions Ltd. assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the modem and the manual.

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