Version Changes

What's New in Version 4.6

PageMaster/ex 4.6 adds the following new features:

  • SMPP Support - (PRO+SMPP Version Only) PageMaster/ex now supports SMPP (Short Message Peer to Peer Protocol) for sending SMS text messages.
  • SMTP Support - (PRO Version Only) PageMaster/ex now supports SMTP as a "last resort" fallback protocol for sending text messages to email addresses should all available text messaging protocols fail.
  • COM Interface - Now includes a COM (component object model) interface for sending text messages from another application. Includes a type library file for easy integration into COM compliant applications.
  • 2-Way Internet Support - (PRO Version Only) PageMaster/ex now supports the ability for 2-way devices to send replies for text messages that originate from internet mail routed through Exchange Server.
  • Enhanced Direct Connect Capability - Now supports failover from one PageMaster/ex server to another for text messages sent via direct connections to text messaging terminals.
  • Message Progress Logging - Individual log files can be generated for each text message request received by the connector. This file will be appended with data detailing the progress and status of the message as it is transmitted to the service provider.
  • Automatic Export of Device Lists - All text messaging devices that have been configured within AD may now be automatically exported and backed-up daily at a designated time.
  • Enhanced Monitoring of Service Status - The PageMaster/ex service will now generate a "heartbeat" event at a regular interval. The service can be confirmed as operational by monitoring for the presence of this event.

The following features were added in PageMaster/ex 4.5:

  • WCTP Support  - (PRO Version Only) PageMaster/ex now supports WCTP (Wireless Communication Transfer Protocol) for sending text messages via an Internet connection.
  • Improved Fault-Tolerance - Additional text messaging engine improvements increase the engine's ability to detect send failures and resubmit failed text messages.
  • User Configurable Message Format - The format of the text messages are now entirely user configurable.
  • Queue Viewer - (PRO Version Only) A viewer is now included for the connection queue, the queue of pending and active connections to service providers and terminals.
  • Unique PINs for Each Protocol - PageMaster/ex now supports the ability to use different PIN numbers for the same device depending on the protocol used.

The following features were added in PageMaster/ex 4.0:

  • SNPP Support  - (PRO Version Only) PageMaster/ex now supports SNPP (Simple Network Paging Protocol) for sending text messages via an Internet connection.
  • Support for Numeric Paging via TAP and SNPP - Previous version of PageMaster/ex allowed numeric messaging only through DTMF. This version adds the ability to send numeric messages through TAP or SNPP provided the service provider supports this capability.
  • Improved Fault-Tolerance - An upgraded text messaging engine improves the connectors ability to resubmit failed text messages.
  • Temporary PIN Redirection - A new property for each device permits the ability to temporarily redirect a text message to a different PIN number.
  • Multiple Access Numbers and Addresses - Each service provider and device may now be configured with a list of Access Numbers (TAP and DTMF dial-up numbers) and Addresses (SNPP server names). Text messages are transmitted to the first address, but in case of failure will automatically fall back to alternates.
  • Support for 2-Way Pagers and Cell Phones - (PRO Version Only) PageMaster/ex now supports 2-Way devices. Text message replies are automatically received and sent via Email back to the message originator. When requested via a delivery receipt, message senders can also be notified when the message reaches the device.
  • Import and Export Capability - Administrators will now be able to import devices from and export devices to a comma-delimited file.

The following features were added in PageMaster/ex 3.0:

  • Multiple modem support - PageMaster/ex now supports multiple modems per server. Modem resources are managed automatically for the most efficient delivery of your text messages. This includes auto-disabling of modems that stop functioning.
  • Removal of Auto-Signatures - A designated character sequence that begins each auto-signature may be specified so that the auto-signature may be removed from the message before being transmitted to the device.
  • Restricted Access Times - Each device may now be designated to receive text messages only during specified times.
  • Support for Service Providers that Restrict Messages Per Call - Some service providers restrict the number of text message requests that may be send in a single call. PageMaster/ex now allows this to be specified for each service provider.
  • Encryption of Pager PIN Numbers - PIN number may now be encrypted in the pager Email address to prevent users from gaining access to pager or cell phone numbers.
  • Intelligent Modification of Modem Init Strings - PageMaster/ex now intelligently modifies the initialization strings (if needed) when using the connector with multiple service providers supporting different baud rates.

The following features were added in PageMaster/ex 2.0:

  • Additional Logging Features- PageMaster/ex now supports more intelligent logging. Log files may now be kept as a combined file, as separate files for each device, or files separated by day, week, month, or year. Log files are now self-maintaining and may be automatically deleted by age or size.
  • Statistical Information- PageMaster/ex now maintains statistical information on each connector displaying total number of text messages sent, number of failures, number of successful sends, and percentage of time the connector was idle.
  • Multiple Server Support- PageMaster/ex now supports installation on multiple Exchange servers for load balancing or fault-tolerance (additional server licenses are required).
  • User Configurable Retries- PageMaster/ex now allows the user to configure the number of retries in case of failure.
Latest News

PageMaster/ex 2019 v1 now supporting Exchange 2019 has been released and is available for download. Please contact sales for further information or to obtain an evaluation.