Or hostname, Their.machine.here | Nokia WAP and SMS gateway instruction

		Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway
Variable	Value	Description
		Machine that runs SMSC. As IP
		(100.100.100.100) or hostname
host (c)	hostname	(their.machine.here)
		Port number in the SMSC host
port (c)	port-number	machine
		Optional alternate Machine that
		runs SMSC. As IP
		(100.100.100.100) or hostname
		(their.machine.here) (If undef but
		exists alt-port, emi2 would try
alt-host	hostname	host:alt-port)
		Optional alternate Port number
		in the SMSC host machine (If
		undef but exists alt-host, emi2
alt-port	port-number	would try alt-host:port)
		Username in the SMSC
smsc-username	string	machine/connection account
		Password in the SMSC machine
smsc-password	string	needed to contact SMSC
		The device the modem is
		connected to, like /dev/ttyS0.
device (c)	device-name	ISDN connection only.
		Phone number to dial to, when
		connecting over a modem to an
phone (c)	string	SMS center.
		Optional hostname in which to
		bind the connection in our end.
our-host	hostname	TCP/IP connection only.
		Optional port number in which
		to bind the connection in our
our-port	port-number	end. TCP/IP connection only.
		Optional port number we listen
		to and to which the SMS center
		connects when it has messages to
		send. Required if SMS center
		needs one connection to send and
		other to receive. TCP/IP
receive-port	port-number	connection only.
		Name of a "Send only" service.
		Defaults to send. All outgoing
		messages are routed through this
appname	string	service.

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 manual Or hostname, Their.machine.here, Runs SMSC. As IP, Hostalt-port

Models: WAP and SMS gateway

Variable

(100.100.100.100) or hostname

(their.machine.here)

Port number in the SMSC host

machine

runs SMSC. As IP

exists alt-port, emi2 would try

host:alt-port)

Optional alternate Port number

in the SMSC host machine (If

undef but exists alt-host, emi2

would try alt-host:port)

Username in the SMSC

machine/connection account

needed to contact SMSC

The device the modem is

connected to, like /dev/ttyS0.

ISDN connection only.

Phone number to dial to, when

connecting over a modem to an

SMS center.

Optional hostname in which to

bind the connection in our end.

TCP/IP connection only.

Optional port number in which

to bind the connection in our

end. TCP/IP connection only.

Optional port number we listen

send. Required if SMS center

other to receive. TCP/IP

connection only.

Defaults to send. All outgoing

service.

WAP and SMS gateway specifications