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SMPP Portal

Connectors

Manage SMPP connections to carrier networks.

Connectors are SMPP connections to upstream carrier networks. Each connector represents a link to a telecom provider for sending and receiving SMS.

Connector types

TypeDescription
TransceiverBoth send and receive (most common)
TransmitterSend only
ReceiverReceive only

Viewing connectors

The Connectors page shows all configured connections with their current status:

StatusDescription
ConnectedActive and ready to send
ConnectingEstablishing connection
DisconnectedNot connected
StoppedManually stopped

Connector operations

Administrators can perform the following operations:

  • Start — Activate a stopped connector
  • Stop — Gracefully disconnect a connector
  • Restart — Stop and start a connector

Configuration

Each connector has the following settings:

SettingDescription
HostRemote SMPP server address
PortSMPP port (usually 2775)
UsernameSMPP bind username
PasswordSMPP bind password
Bind typeTransceiver, transmitter, or receiver
ThroughputMaximum messages per second
Auto-startAutomatically connect on gateway startup

Health monitoring

Connectors are monitored continuously. The system checks:

  • SMPP bind status
  • Port availability
  • Message delivery success rate
  • Test SMS delivery (periodic)

If a connector fails, the system can automatically restart it and alert administrators.

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