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Diafaan SMS Server – Basic Edition: Ultimate Setup Guide Diafaan SMS Server – Basic Edition is a powerful Windows software application designed to send and receive SMS messages using GSM modems, Android phones, and online SMS gateways. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to configure your server for reliable text messaging. Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, ensure you have the necessary components ready.

Operating System: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Windows Server (2012 or higher).

Hardware: At least one compatible GSM modem, Android device, or an active subscription to a web-based SMS gateway API.

SIM Card: A standard, active SIM card with a texting plan and the PIN code disabled.

Software: The Diafaan SMS Server – Basic Edition installation file downloaded from the official website. Step 1: Install the Software Run the downloaded installer file (.exe).

Follow the on-screen prompts, accept the license agreement, and choose the installation directory.

Click Finish to complete the setup and automatically launch the Diafaan SMS Server console. Step 2: Configure the Gateway (Outgoing/Incoming Hardware)

When the software opens for the first time, the Gateway Wizard will launch automatically to help you connect your hardware or API. Click Add Gateway in the configuration panel. Select your gateway type:

GSM Modem Gateway: For physical USB modems, serial modems, or Android phones running the Diafaan SMS App.

SMPP Gateway / HTTP Gateway: For connecting to bulk online SMS service providers.

For a physical GSM modem, select the correct COM Port and click Search to let the software auto-detect the modem baud rate and capabilities.

Enter the SIM card’s SMSC (SMS Center Number) if it does not populate automatically.

Click Test to ensure the server can communicate with the device, then click Finish. Step 3: Configure the Connector (Application Integration)

Connectors define how your local applications, databases, or users pass messages to the Diafaan server. The Basic Edition supports up to two connectors. Click Add Connector in the main console interface. Choose your preferred integration method:

SQL Connector: Connects directly to Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or MS Access databases to send messages added to a specific table.

Web Server Connector: Enables sending and receiving messages via standard HTTP commands or a built-in web portal.

Email Connector: Turns emails into SMS messages using SMTP and POP3 protocols.

Follow the specific prompts for your chosen connector to set up the proper access permissions, port numbers, or database connection strings. Step 4: Define Routing Rules

Routing rules tell Diafaan which connector hands messages to which gateway. Navigate to the Routing tab in the console.

Ensure there is a default rule routing outbound messages from your active Connector to your active Gateway.

For inbound messages, verify that the rule routes incoming texts from the Gateway back to your designated Connector. Step 5: Start the Service and Test

Click the green Start button in the top toolbar of the Diafaan SMS Server console to activate the background Windows service.

Check the Log tab at the bottom of the window to verify that both the gateway and connector statuses read “Started” or “Connected”.

Test the setup by sending a manual text message through the built-in HTTP connector web interface or by inserting a test row into your monitored database table.

To tailor this setup specifically to your project, please let me know:

Which hardware or API (GSM modem, Android phone, or HTTP provider) are you using?

What software application or database needs to send the messages?