With admin-port, this can be

Chapter 3. Using the gateway

Variable

Value

Description

admin-deny-ip

These lists can be used to prevent connection from given IP addresses. Each list can have

IP-listseveral addresses, separated with

semicolons (’;’). An asterisk (’*’) can be used as a wildcard in

admin-allow-ip

a place of any ONE number, so ... matches any IP.

		This is the port number to which
		the smsboxes, if any, connect. As
		with admin-port, this can be
		anything you want. Must be set if
		you want to handle any SMS
smsbox-port (c)	port-number	trafﬁc.
		If set to true, the smsbox
		connection module will be
		SSL-enabled. Your smsboxes
		will have to connect using SSL
		to the bearerbox then. This is
		used to secure communication
		between bearerbox and smsboxes
		in case they are in seperate
		networks operated and the TCP
		communication is not secured on
		a lower network layer. Defaults
smsbox-port-ssl (o)	bool	to "no".
		Like smsbox-port, but for
		wapbox-connections. If not set,
		Kannel cannot handle WAP
wapbox-port (c)	port-number	trafﬁc
		If set to true, the wapbox
		connection module will be
		SSL-enabled. Your wapboxes
		will have to connect using SSL
		to the bearerbox then. This is
		used to secure communication
		between bearerbox and
		wapboxes in case they are in
		seperate networks operated and
		the TCP communication is not
		secured on a lower network
wapbox-port-ssl (o)	bool	layer. Defaults to "no".

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.

Nokia WAP and SMS gateway IP-listseveral addresses, separated with, With admin-port, this can be

Models: WAP and SMS gateway

Variable

IP-listseveral addresses, separated with

a place of any ONE number, so ... matches any IP.

you want to handle any SMS

in case they are in seperate

a lower network layer. Defaults

bool

to "no".

Like smsbox-port, but for

Kannel cannot handle WAP

the TCP communication is not

secured on a lower network

bool

layer. Defaults to "no".

WAP and SMS gateway specifications

Variable

IP-listseveral addresses, separated with

a place of any ONE number, so *.*.*.* matches any IP.