Appendix C. Setting up a test environment for Push Proxy Gateway

group = test-ppg retries = 2 pi-ssl = yes

ssl-client-certkey-file = /home/aarno/kannelcvs/gateway/gw/certkey.pem

group = configuration

push-url = https://localhost:8900/wappush pap-file = /home/aarno/test/ipnoqos.txt content-file = /home/aarno/test/si.txt username = foo

password = bar

With a configuration file, you can do a push by typing:

test/test_ppg -q [configuration_file]

Table C-2. Test_ppg’s configuration file directives

 

Directive

Value

Description

 

 

Mandatory parameter. Start of

group

test_ppg

test_ppg’s core group.

 

 

The client tries to log in to PPG

 

 

number times before discarding

retries

number

the push request. Default is 2.

 

 

Mandatory parameter for

 

 

HTTPS connection. Does the

 

 

client use HTTPS connection.

pi-ssl

boolean

Default is no.

 

 

Mandatory parameter for

 

 

HTTPS connection. File

 

 

containing the client’s ssl

ssl-client-certkey-file

filename

certificate and private key.

 

 

Mandatory paramenter for

 

 

HTTPS connection.This file

 

 

contains the certificates test_ppg

 

 

is willing to trust. If this directive

 

 

is not set, certificates are not

 

 

validated and HTTPS would not

ssl-trusted-ca-file

filename

be tested.

 

 

Mandatory parameter. Start of

group

configuration

test_ppg’s test group.

 

 

Mandatory value. URL locating

push-url

url

PPG’s services.

 

 

Mandatory value. File

 

 

containing pap request’s control

pap-file

filename

document.

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WAP and SMS gateway specifications

Nokia has long been a pivotal player in the telecommunications industry, and its contributions to mobile communication technology are numerous. Among these contributions, the Nokia WAP and SMS Gateway stand out as essential elements in enabling mobile internet access and messaging services in the early days of wireless communication.

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The Nokia SMS gateway utilized established protocols, such as SMPP (Short Message Peer-to-Peer), to ensure reliable message delivery and efficient interaction between SMS applications and mobile networks. Its characteristics included scalability, allowing service providers to handle large volumes of messages, and flexibility to integrate with existing applications and systems.

In summary, the Nokia WAP and SMS gateway played a vital role in the evolution of mobile communication. With features that enabled mobile internet access and streamlined messaging capabilities, these technologies laid the groundwork for the mobile-centric world we live in today. Their legacy continues to influence mobile application development and the broader telecommunications landscape. As the industry progresses, the innovations introduced by Nokia serve as a reminder of the foundational technologies that paved the way for modern mobile experiences.