Fixed Cellular Terminals (FCTs), are devices typically used with private telephone systems for least-cost routing purposes. Essentially a mobile phone, these devices can be connected to a trunk port on a PBX to route calls made from desk extensions to mobile numbers over the cellular network rather than via the landline provider, a mobile-to-mobile call being cheaper than a landline-to-mobile call.

By default, the Digicom 2G GSM Fax fixed cellular terminal (FCT) unit is configured to allow only fax calls. Although the unit is capable of handling both voice and fax functionality, the voice element must be enabled manually.

To do this, connect an analogue phone to the unit via one of the RJ-11 connector ports.
On the phone, lift the receiver and enter a code of *1234#
Ensure that you hear two long beeps confirming that the feature has been enabled.

Your unit is now configured for voice calls.

Digicom are an Italian manufacturer specialising in Fixed Cellular Terminals (FCTs), providing analogue line functionality in a GSM module for least cost routing (LCR) purposes, or for use in areas where traditional fixed line technology may not be possible.

Taking a SIM card like a normal mobile phone, the Digicom unit can be connected to an analogue phone as well as an analogue fax machine, perfect for the temporary office (Portakabin) or remote retreat.

The G36 supports both GPRS and 3G data connections. To use the G36 for data, you must first have the relevant service activated on the SIM card by your network provider.

Installing the G36 as a modem

Download the Vista-specific drivers from HERE

Save the ZIP file to the Vista and PC and extract the contents.
Connect the G36 to the PC. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically:

Download the firmware update, which will be in ZIP format. Unzip the file once downloaded, you will have the following files:

• Bfloader.exe
• Bfloader.ini
• Bfloader.dll
• limaoloadvxxx.bin
• PV_xxxxxxxx.cla

Connect the FCT to the serial port of the PC using the Ericsson system cable. DO NOT POWER ON THE FCT, LEAVE IT TURNED OFF

Launch the bfloader application by double clicking the file ‘bfloader.exe’, you should see the following window:

The G36 supports both GPRS and 3G data connections. To use the G36 for data, you must first have the relevant service activated on the SIM card by your network provider.

Installing the G36 as a modem

Insert the G36 CD into your PC.
Power on the G36 and connect the USB cable to a spare port on your computer. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and the Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed:

The G36 Fixed Wireless Terminal has a built-in web site which allows you to configure the unit from a PC connected via the USB cable. Before you can do this, however, you first need to install the G36 on the PC.

Installing the G36 as a modem

Insert the G36 CD into your PC.
Power on the G36 and connect the USB cable to a spare port on your computer. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and the Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed: