Sagem/Hilo GPRS (Libelium) TCP Connection issues

Hi,
I've been trying to use Arduino + Libelium GPRS to create a TCP connection and transfer some data to a remote server.

I SEEM to be establishing a connection, but when I try to sniff (Ethernet Sniffer) at the "remote" server (my own machine), I see no TCP SYN or any other frames coming from the Arduino.

The commands I send (from GPRS boot) are:
AT+CGATT=1"
AT+CGACT=1,1
AT+CGPADDR (I get an IP address which seems legitimate similar to IP that my iPhone gets for example from same cellular network)
AT+KCNXCFG=0,"GPRS","uinternet"
AT+KCNXPROFILE=0
AT+KTCPCFG=0,0,"x.x.x.x",80 (x.x.x.x being my IP address)
AT+KTCPCNX=1 (a short pause is observed, and then I get "OK")
AT+KTCPSND=1,10 (I get a "CONNECT" prompt, then I enter my data and terminate the string)
I then get a "+KTCP_NOTIF: 1,8" notification (which seems to indicate data WAS sent).
I then close the connection with "AT+KTCPCLOSE=1,0", followed by "A+KTCPDEL=1".

Can this be an issue with settings? (like APN/user/pass)?
Can someone please post FULL sequence of establishing a TCP connection? (I tried using samples from the latest PDF of Sagem AT Commands Edition 5.0 from Jan15, but no luck).

No luck = Nothing is observed in my sniffer.
I did verify that I am NOT behind a firewall or any other issue as I am able to browse to the "remote" server from my iPhone.
I also tried the same GPRS settings as in my iPhone( "uinternet","orange","orange" - for Orange Israel, btw).

I will be VERY glad if someone could give my ANY kind of pointers.
I am out of ideas at the moment.

I am using "SAGEM HiC,A.004.06" (ATI3)

Thanks!
Liq604


UPDATE: Sorry guys I was an ass. I had Norton AntiVirus on my computer, that's why I didn't see the GPRS connection.
Now I get the SYN frame, but no data afterwards.

I tried using a simple TCP server listening application, but I can't figure out HOW EXACTLY to send the data.

  • Do I need parenthesis ("") surrounding my text?
  • The manual suggests using Hardware flow control, but the Arduino only has TX/RX legs (no CTS/RTS). How is hardware flow control possible then?
  • If I start sending "AT" (after I see the "CONNECT" message), then data is flowing and I see all the data I send, but If I don't start with "AT", I get nothing?!?

Please help!

OK I have now recognized that I'm experiencing the same issue as another user has (having to write the 'A' character before any TCP DATA transmission).

I'm now facing a difficulty with upgrading the firmware.
The upgrading manual states that the user MUST set the DTR line to GNS (low). However, I'm not aware that the Libelium Shield has a DTR line exposed?

How did anyone manage to upgrade the module?
When I run the tool, although I use the right COM port and speed (did AT+IPR=115200, tried also messing with AT&D and AT&K to trick the PC software).
Nothing worked.
I'm affraid to use the "Force Download' optino since it cannot really communicate with my board.
I have a4.006 revision.