Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Introduction	1
Overview of WAP	1
Overview of WAP Push	2
Overview of SMS	3
Features	4
Requirements	4
2. Installing the gateway	5
Getting the source code	5
Finding the documentation	5
Compiling the gateway	6
Installing the gateway	7
Using pre-compiled binary packages	7
Installing Kannel from RPM packages	7
Installing Kannel from DEB packages	9
3. Using the gateway	12
Conﬁguring the gateway	12
Conﬁguration ﬁle syntax	12
Inclusion of conﬁguration ﬁles	13
Core conﬁguration	13
Running Kannel	20
Starting the gateway	20
Command line options	20
Kannel statuses	21
HTTP administration	22
4. Setting up a WAP gateway	24
WAP gateway conﬁguration	24
Wapbox conﬁguration	24
Running WAP gateway	26
Checking whether the WAP gateway is alive	26
5. Setting up a SMS Gateway	27
Required components	27
SMS gateway conﬁguration	27
SMS centers	27
Nokia CIMD 1.37 and 2.0	30
CMG UCP/EMI 4.0	32
SMPP 3.4	36
Sema Group SMS2000 OIS 4.0 and 5.0	40
SM/ASI (for CriticalPath InVoke SMS Center 4.x)	41
GSM modem	42
GSM modem 2	44
Fake SMSC	47
HTTP-based relay and content gateways	48
Using multiple SMS centers	49
Feature checklist	49

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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WAP and SMS gateway specifications