Send SMS via SmartBro Modem Using VB.NET
Sending message is a way to communicate people using phones,
or other applications that offered free text. So, I decided to come up with my own
application where you can customized to send messages. In my case, I am using
SmartBro device in my application that serve as my Application Programming
Interface (API) that directly communicate to my program. My application has
only limited features, it offers a one way communication (e.i magtxt.com) where
you be able to send messages, group message for announcement, and sending
grades to the students. The point having a one way communication is that, I don’t
want to have any conversation because this application serves for intentional
purposes only.
The following
features are:
·
Send
group message for announcement.
Create
your own category to send announcement or to specify number to send messages.
·
Send
student's grade via importing from Excel.
This
will automatically send to all students that already have a number on their
instructor's subject.
·
Import
contacts from Excel.
To
minimize the work, you can put the phone number in excel and import it directly
to the system.
·
Manage
your account and sent items...
You
have a privilege to use the system. However, administrator can automatically
remove your account such an abuse of use.
Spam your enemies?
Not now!
To send a message and student’s grade
are the followings:
1. Provide
username and password (Do not check administrator, you are only the user.)
2. Make sure that the SIM card
have enough load (Better to have unlimited text to all network) to send
messages and the number you entered is correct because the system cannot
guarantee if the message was not sent successfully. It’s better to check first
to avoid any errors.
3. Plug-in any broadband
(Smart, Globe, or Sun) on your laptop/desktop. Wait a few seconds while the
port is ready… (Note: do not run the broadband setup because once it happens
the port will become not available).
4. In
the dropdown menu, select ports if available otherwise close the application
and run it again.
5. Once you are connected, you
are ready to send messages, send grades, and manage contacts and your account.
6. Note: you cannot receive
any incoming text or calls because these systems only allow one way sending SMS
and message also include DO NOT REPLY for those who can receive.
7. Enjoy…
