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Chapter 2. Installing the gateway

This chapter explains how the gateway can be installed, either from a source code package or by using a pre-compiled binary version. The goal of this chapter is to get the gateway compiled and all the files in the correct places; the next chapter will explain how the gateway is configured.

Getting the source code

The source code to Kannel is available for download at http://www.kannel.3glab.org/download.shtml. It is available in various formats and you can choose to download either the latest release version or the daily snapshot of the development source tree for the next release version, depending on whether you want to use Kannel for production use or to participate in the development.

If you’re serious about development, you probably want to use CVS, the version control system used by the Kannel project. This allows you to participate in Kannel development much more easily than by downloading the current daily snapshot and integrating any changes you’ve made every day. CVS does that for you. (See the Kannel web site for more information on how to use CVS.)

Finding the documentation

The documentation for Kannel consists of three parts:

1.User’s Guide, i.e., the one you’re reading at the moment.

2.Architecture and Design, in doc/arch or at http://www.kannel.3glab.org/arch.shtml (http://www.kannel.3glab.org/arch.shtml)

3.The README and various other text files in the source tree.

We intend to cover everything you need to install and use Kannel is in User’s Guide, but the guide is still incomplete in this respect. Similarly, the Architecture and Design document should tell you everything you need to know to dive into the sources and quickly make your own modifications. It’s not a replacement for actually reading the source code, but it should work as a map to the source code. The README is not supposed to be very important, nor contain much information. Instead, it will just point at the other documentation.

You need the following tools to compile Kannel:

•C compiler and libraries for ANSI C, with normal Unix extensions such as BSD sockets.

•An implementation of POSIX threads (pthread.h).

•GNU Bison 1.28, if you want to modify the WMLScript compiler (a pre-generated parser is included for those who just want to compile Kannel).

•DocBook processing tools: DocBook stylesheets, jade, jadetex, etc; see README.docbook for more information (pre-formatted versions of the documentation are available, and you can compile Kannel itself even without the documentation tools).

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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.

The Nokia WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) gateway was introduced to facilitate mobile access to the internet and to allow users to interact with web services through their mobile devices. Built on a client-server architecture, the WAP gateway acted as a bridge between the mobile network and the internet, translating traditional web content into a format that mobile devices could effectively render. This conversion was crucial, given the limitations of early mobile devices regarding screen size, processing power, and network bandwidth.

One of the main features of the Nokia WAP gateway was its ability to provide users with real-time access to information such as weather updates, news, and stock prices. By using a lightweight markup language called WML (Wireless Markup Language), the gateway allowed developers to create mobile-friendly websites that could be accessed via WAP-enabled devices. This marked a significant step toward the mobile internet we know today, creating a new realm of possibilities for developers and users alike.

Another critical aspect of Nokia's offering was the SMS (Short Message Service) gateway. The SMS gateway provided a robust platform for sending and receiving text messages across various mobile networks. It enabled seamless communication between devices, regardless of the underlying technology. This feature made SMS a popular choice for both personal communication and business applications, such as marketing campaigns and customer service notifications.

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.