Tag: security – Page 2

Move from ISDN to VoIP/SIP

Posted on November 2, 2016May 15, 2019 by Daniel Kobale

Simple steps to SIP migration from ISDN If you’re still running most of your calls over ISDN, it’s worth taking a serious look at how easy it is to switch to cheaper, more flexible SIP connectivity. Why make the switch? Until recently ISDN had been the only viable choice for most companies – from SMEs to large corporations – to ensure business-grade telephony. But the last 12 months has seen a ...
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Notice to all OpenTAP users about modem software settings!

Posted on September 17, 2014February 25, 2021 by Daniel Kobale

We recently have had a few customers who are using computer-based modem and compatible TAP software with OpenTAP and they have been having trouble dialling up and sending messages via our OpenTAP dial-up access numbers. Some times for some reason with some customers modems and their software it will not work properly with the PARITY setting of NONE (NULL). Try changing the PARITY setting to TRU...
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SMS Gateway Provider for Burglar Alarm Text Messaging

Posted on December 8, 2013February 25, 2021 by Daniel Kobale

Does your security alarm system, pager or other monitoring device use TAP to SMS messaging alerts? Does your security alarm system, pager or other device use TAP to Mobile SMS text messaging alerts? DIDcomms has the solution for you! Our dial-up TAP to Mobile SMS text and email messaging gateway is completely free of charge to use, you only pay for the call to the dial-up access phone line! Al...
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OpenTAP to SMS text messaging for alarm and fire control panels and TAP protocol software monitoring

Posted on October 31, 2013February 25, 2021 by Daniel Kobale

Switch from Vodafone/O2 to the new Texecom and Honeywell approved Non-Registration #OpenTAP to #SMS access number or #alarm and #fire #security control #panels, feel free to use it. The access #phone number is 09018600011 It will work with either 09018600011 or for international customers +448726149997 on the #mobile #phone settings.
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SMS Functionality from Galaxy Control Panels Using PSTN

Posted on February 27, 2013June 15, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Honeywell Security Group has recently received the following email extract from the BSIA (British Security Industry Association), regarding the O2 network and the TAP gateway used for SMS texting via PSTN. The O2 centre number (07860 980480) has been unreliable for a period of time, and even though the panel will transmit the message, a failure by the O2 server will result in an “SMS Comm Fail”...
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TFS EMEA Technical Support Services TIB072INT12 SMS and G2 v1.51 Update

Posted on February 27, 2013June 15, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Date of issue: 16 January 2012 Purpose: This Customer Advice Note (CAN 039) provides information relating to the SMS functionality from Galaxy control panels using PSTN landlines and information regarding an update to the G2 Control Panel. Problem: The following email extract has been sent to us by BSIA (British Security Industry Association), who have received information regarding the O2 net...
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I’ve got a Galaxy G2-20 which has been using the SMS feature by the O2 gateway on my BT line.. however now sadly the service has died (constant engaged tone).

Posted on February 27, 2013June 15, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Hi all, I've got a Galaxy G2-20 which has been using the SMS feature by the O2 gateway on my BT line.. however now sadly the service has died (constant engaged tone). So I need to get my G2-20 to speak to the outside world once more. After a night of googling it seems that non of the other SMS gateways either work or work with non subscribers. So its looking like a GSM card (horrificly...
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Do you use TAP messaging on your Honeywell Galaxy alarm systems?

Posted on January 6, 2013April 20, 2019 by Daniel Kobale

If you have "Honeywell Galaxy or Texecom alarm systems" and you used to use the O2 TAP messaging service which was withdraw in 2011 or you currently use the Vodafone TAP messaging service and you are dissatisfied with their service, we have the solution for you! DIDcomms have just released in December 2012 the OpenTAP Gateway the free of charge TAP to SMS/Email messaging PSTN dial-up service. T...
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DIDcomms launches new TAP to SMS and SMTP messaging gateway for the UK market!

Posted on December 11, 2012June 15, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

(Wadebridge, Corwnall 11/12/2012) Due to the recent collapse and withdrawal of TAP gateway services, by various large Telecom firms such as O2, T-mobile, Orange and the like, DIDcomms has realized the need of many companies and business who rely and need this service. DIDcomms has partnered with a US supplier and also invested in our own in-house TAP to SMS and SMTP messaging gateway. What's mo...
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Does your security system’s SMS alert use O2?

Posted on November 23, 2012June 15, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Security systems over a year old which use the O2's TAP gateway service to deliver an SMS text message to key holders when their alarm is activated, now need to switch to another provider. O2 withdrew their "TAP" gateway product in March 2012. Plus other major networks to follow! The change may well cause problems for a number of alarm systems. The SMS TAP service uses a landline connection ...
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