Q. Which phone or modem can I use to communicate with IMU?
- Any text message enabled cell phone can send messages to our SMS systems.
- To receive those messages and send your reply messages, you will need to use a modem connected to your computer.
- We recommend the Zoom modem model 4595 or 4596, currently available from Amazon.com for less than $70.
Alternatively, if you prefer to use a different modem, or a mobile phone as a modem, IMU will work with any ETSI-compatible modem or phone.
We recommend you try your mobile device with the demo version of IMU Essentials and see if it works. IMU has a built in communication setup wizard which will automatically setup your mobile phone or modem to work with IMU.
- In general, most GSM/GPRS or EDGE modems will work, such as modems made by Wavecom, Falcom, Multitech, Sierra, Huawei and Zoom Wireless.
- In general, many GSM phones that can be connected to a PC and used as a modem also work. However, the support for the ETSI standard on a mobile phone varies with the manufacturer and model of the phone.
▪ Pangolin has had great success with phones made by Sony/Ericsson
▪ Pangolin has had very good success with phones made by Siemens
▪ Pangolin has only had limited success with phones made by Motorola. Some of them work, and some do not.
▪ Pangolin has had very little success with phones made by Nokia. Most will not work.
NOTE: At this time, IMU only supports modems and phones on the GSM standard, and not on CDMA. Within the USA, this generally means the AT&T and T-Mobile networks.