Cellular Modem Settings

The following table demonstrates the proper syntax for some common cellular modem settings that may be set programmatically using the SetSetting instruction. These settings may also be set using ClosedDevice Configuration Utility Configuration tool used to set up dataloggers and peripherals, and to configure PakBus settings before those devices are deployed in the field and/or added to networks..

For the syntax used to access cellular modem diagnostic and data usage information, click here

Setting Description SetSetting Syntax Notes
CellAPN Access Point Name (APN) SetSetting ("CellAPN",0) APN must be obtained from your cellular network provider.
CellBillingDay Start day of the billing cycle. SetSetting("CellBillingDay",1) Minimum = 1
Maximum = 28
CellDiversity Enable/Disable the diversity antenna. SetSetting("CellDiversity",1) 0 = Disable
1 = Enable
CellPDPUserName PDP Cell Authentication UserName SetSetting ("CellPDPUserName",) Often there is no username. If a Username is required, it is provided with the APN.
CellPDPPassword PDP Cell Authentication Password SetSetting ("CellPDPPassword",) Often there is no password. If a password is required, it is provided with the APN.
CellPDPAuth PDP Authentication Protocol SetSetting ("CellPDPAuth",0) 0 None
1 PAP
2 CHAP
CellIPProtocol Cellular IP Protocol SetSetting("CellIPProtocol",0) 0 = IPv4
1 = IPv6
2 =IPv4/IPv6
CellPwrStartTime Cellular power start (power-on) time SetSetting ("CellPWrStartTime",1440) Specifies time of day in minutes when the datalogger will first enable the cellular interface. Examples:
  • 15 = 00:15 ’15 minutes after midnight
  • 180 = 03:00 '3:00 am
  • 1380 = 23:00 ’11:00 pm
  • 1440 = Always On
CellPwrDuration Cellular power on duration SetSetting ("CellPwrDuration",60) Specifies the interval, in minutes, over which the datalogger will power its cellular interface
CellPwrRepeat Cell Power Repeat cycle SetSetting ("CellPwrRepeat",60) Specifies the interval in minutes to power on the cellular interface following the first time of the day that the datalogger powers on its cellular interface.
TCPMSS Maximum Transmission Unit or MTU (SetSetting("TCPMSS", 1024) Allows the user to set the size of the TCP/IP packet.