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		Chapter 3. Using the gateway
Variable	Value	Description
		A ﬁle in which any received
		SMS messages are stored until
		they are successfully handled. By
		using this variable, no SMS
		messages are lost in Kannel, but
		theoretically some messages can
		duplicate when system is taken
store-file	ﬁlename	down violently.
		Enable the use of an HTTP
http-proxy-host	hostname	proxy for all HTTP requests.
http-proxy-port	port-number
		A list of excluded hosts from
		being used via a proxy. Separate
http-proxy-exceptions	URL-list	each entry with space.
		Username for authenticating
		proxy use, for proxies that
http-proxy-username	username	require this.
		Password for authenticating
		proxy use, for proxies that
http-proxy-password	URL-list	require this.
		A PEM encoded SSL certiﬁcate
		and private key ﬁle to be used
		with SSL client connections.
		This certiﬁcate is used for the
		HTTPS client side only, i.e. for
		SMS service requests to
ssl-client-certkey-file	ﬁlename	SSL-enabed HTTP servers.
(c)
		A PEM encoded SSL certiﬁcate
		ﬁle to be used with SSL server
		connections. This certiﬁcate is
		used for the HTTPS server side
		only, i.e. for the administration
		HTTP server and the HTTP
		interface to send SMS messages.
ssl-server-cert-file (c)	ﬁlename
		A PEM encoded SSL private
		key ﬁle to be used with SSL
		server connections. This key is
		associated to the speciﬁed
		certiﬁcate and is used for the
ssl-server-key-file (c)	ﬁlename	HTTPS server side only.

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.

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Models: WAP and SMS gateway

Variable

A ﬁle in which any received

using this variable, no SMS

ﬁlename

down violently.

Enable the use of an HTTP

hostname

proxy for all HTTP requests.

port-number

A list of excluded hosts from

URL-list

require this.

and private key ﬁle to be used

with SSL client connections.

This certiﬁcate is used for the

HTTPS client side only, i.e. for

SMS service requests to

ﬁlename

SSL-enabed HTTP servers.

ﬁle to be used with SSL server

connections. This certiﬁcate is

used for the HTTPS server side

only, i.e. for the administration

HTTP server and the HTTP

ﬁlename

HTTPS server side only.

WAP and SMS gateway specifications