Chapter 4. Setting up a WAP gateway

This chapter tells you how to set Kannel up as a WAP gateway.

WAP gateway configuration

To set up a WAP Kannel, you have to edit the ’core’ group in the configuration file, and define the ’wapbox’ group.

You must set following variables for the ’core’ group: wapbox-portand wdp-interface-name. See previous chapter about details of these variables.

With standard distribution, a sample configuration file wapkannel.conf is supplied. You may want to take a look at that when setting up a WAP Kannel.

Wapbox configuration

If you have set wapbox-portvariable in the ’core’ configuration group, you MUST supply a ’wapbox’ group.

The simplest working ’wapbox’ group looks like this:

group = wapbox

bearerbox-host = localhost

There is, however, multiple optional variables for the ’wapbox’ group.

Table 4-1. Wapbox Group Variables

 

Variable

Value

Description

group (m)

wapbox

This is mandatory variable

 

 

The machine in which the

bearerbox-host (m)

hostname

bearerbox is.

 

 

The frequency of how often

 

 

timers are checked out. Default is

timer-freq

value-in-seconds

1

25

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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.
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