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Variable	Value	Description
		If set, only connections from
		these IP addresses are accepted
		to receive-port. TCP/IP
connect-allow-ip	IP-list	connection only.
		If this option is set to a value
		larger than 0, then the connection
		will be closed after the
		conﬁgured amount of seconds
		without activity. This option
		interacts with the keepalive
		conﬁguration option. If
		keepalive is smaller than
		idle-timeout, then the
		connection will never be idle and
		those this option has no effect. If
		keepalive is larger than
		idle-timeout, than
		keepalive reopens the
		connection. This allows one to
		poll for pending mobile
		originated Short Messages at the
idle-timeout	number (seconds)	SMSC.
		A keepalive command will be
		sent to the SMSC connection this
		many seconds after the last
		message. The right value to use
		depends on how eager the SMSC
		is to close idle connections. 50
		seconds is a good guess. If you
		see many unexplained
		reconnects, try lowering this
		value. Set it to 0 to disable this
		feature. Requires username or
keepalive	number (seconds)	my-number to be set.
		A message is resent if the
		acknowledge from SMSC takes
		more than this time. Defaults to
wait-ack	number (seconds)	60 seconds.

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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Variable

If set, only connections from

to receive-port. TCP/IP

connection only.

If this option is set to a value

will be closed after the

conﬁgured amount of seconds

without activity. This option

interacts with the keepalive

conﬁguration option. If

keepalive is smaller than

keepalive is larger than

keepalive reopens the

connection. This allows one to

poll for pending mobile

SMSC.

A keepalive command will be

many seconds after the last

is to close idle connections. 50

see many unexplained

reconnects, try lowering this

value. Set it to 0 to disable this

feature. Requires username or

my-number to be set.

A message is resent if the

acknowledge from SMSC takes

more than this time. Defaults to

60 seconds.

WAP and SMS gateway specifications