Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

group = smsc smsc = cimd

host = 100.101.102.103 port = 600 smsc-username = foo smsc-password = bar

The driver for CIMD2 is a "receiving SME" and expects the SMSC to be configured for that. It also expects the SMSC to automatically send stored messages as soon as Kannel logs in (this is the normal configuration).

group = smsc smsc = cimd2

host = 100.101.102.103 port = 600 smsc-username = foo smsc-password = bar keepalive = 5 sender-prefix = "12345"

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

Machine that runs the SMSC.

 

 

As IP (100.100.100.100) or

host (m)

hostname

hostname (their.machine.here)

 

 

Port number in the smsc host

port (m)

port-number

machine

 

 

Username in the SMSC

smsc-username (m)

string

machine/connection account

 

 

Password in the SMSC machine

smsc-password (m)

string

needed to contact SMSC

 

 

SMSC connection will not be

 

 

left idle for longer than this many

 

 

minutes. The right value to use

 

 

depends on how eager the SMSC

 

 

is to close idle connections. 5

 

 

minutes is a good guess. If you

 

 

see many unexplained

 

 

reconnects, try lowering this

 

 

value. Set it to 0 to disable this

keepalive

number

feature.

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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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