Gsmctl commands
Introduction
gsmctl is an SSH command used to communicate with a RUTxxx router's modem. In other words, gsmctl relays AT commands (a set of instructions used to control a modem) to the router's modem; thus, providing the user with a way to control and obtain information from the modem via SSH. This can be used to either obtain certain modem related variables (signal strength, operator, connection state, etc.) or to execute certain actions (sending SMS messages, changing the frequency band, etc.).
This article provides a complete overview on gsmctl commands available in RUTxxx routers.
Prerequisites
gsmctl commands can be used on all RUTxxx routers via any type of command line interface (CLI) supported by the router. So all you need is:
- a RUTxxx router
- knowledge on how to login via a command line interface
gsmctl options
gsmctl commands are used in tandem with various options that specify what type of action should be executed.
Example structure
Individual options are described in separate subsections of this article. To find the information you are looking for faster, refer to the table of contents at the top of the page or use your browser's "Find in page" feature (Control + F).
Each option is presented with its usage syntax and an example command. For easier differentiation of the different elements that make up the examples, different colors are used:
- options are highlighted in blue
- responses are highlighted in red
- additional parameters are highlighted in purple
Two execution methods
Each option can be executed in two distinct ways. One is shorter, the other is longer and more descriptive. For example, to obtain the modem's IMEI you can either use:
- short version: gsmctl -i
- long version: gsmctl --imei
Combined options
Multiple options can be combined together to obtain more than one parameter at a time. For example, to obtain the name of the operator used, signal strength and connection type with one command you can use one of the following:
- short version: gsmctl -oqt
- long version: gsmctl --operator --signal --conntype
Note that in the shorter version multiple options can be used together with one hyphen (-) symbol with no spacing, while in the longer version different options must be separated by spaces and before each option a double hyphen (--) is required.
Basic options
This subsection overviews basic gsmctl options, usually related to obtaining certain modem related information.
Get IP address of logical interface
To obtain the IP address of a network interface, use -p or --ip options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -p, --ip <INTERFACE>
Where <INTERFACE> is the name of a network interface.
Example: obtaining the IP address of the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -p wwan0 10.139.75.221
Where wwan0 is the name of the mobile interface when the connection type is set to QMI (default). You can use the ifconfig command to check the names of existing network interfaces.
Get number of bytes sent
To obtain the number of bytes sent (TX bytes) by a network interface, use -e or --bsent options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -i, --bsent <INTERFACE>
Where <INTERFACE> is the name of a network interface.
Example: obtaining the number of bytes sent (TX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -e wwan0 36335
Where wwan0 is the name of the mobile interface when the connection type is set to QMI (default). You can use the ifconfig command to check the names of existing network interfaces.
The units in the response are bytes (not bits).
Get number of bytes received
To obtain the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by a network interface, use -r or --brecv options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -b, --brecv <INTERFACE>
Where <INTERFACE> is the name of a network interface.
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -r wwan0 92551
Where wwan0 is the name of the mobile interface when the connection type is set to QMI (default). You can use the ifconfig command to check the names of existing network interfaces.
The units in the response are bytes (not bits).
Get network connection state
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get network link state
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get device IMEI
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get SIM ICCID
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get device model
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get device manufacturer
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get device serial number
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get device revision number
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get IMSI
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get SIM card state
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get GSM signal (RSSI) level
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get WCDMA RSCP level
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get WCDMA EC/IO level
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get LTE RSRP level
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get LTE SINR level
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get LTE RSRQ level
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get cell ID parameter
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get name of operator used
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get operator number
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get data carrier type
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get module temperature
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get PIN/PUK count
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get network information
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get serving cell information
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Get neighbour cell information
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Shutdown the modem
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
List available options
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
Print gsmctl version
To obtain the , use - or -- options.
Usage syntax:
gsmctl -, --
Example: obtaining the number of bytes received (RX bytes) by the mobile connection interface:
root@Teltonika:~# gsmctl -
SMS management options
Read SMS by index
List SMS by type
Print SMS memory usage
Delete SMS by index
Send SMS
