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Nokia WAP and SMS gateway Attempt to use a, Transceiver mode, Is no need to set ’receive-port’

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Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

Attempt to use a

 

 

TRANSCEIVER mode

 

 

connection to the SM-SC. It uses

 

 

the standard transmit ’port’, there

 

 

is no need to set ’receive-port’.

 

 

This is a SMPP 3.4 only feature

 

 

and will not work on an earlier

 

 

SM-SC. This will try a

 

 

bind_transceiver only and will

 

 

not attempt to fall back to doing

 

 

transmit and receive on the same

transceiver-mode

bool

connection.

 

 

The port number for the

 

 

RECEIVER connection to the

 

 

SMSC. May be the same as port.

 

 

Use value 0 to disable this I/O

receive-port

port-number

thread.

 

 

The ’username’ of the

 

 

Messaging Entity connecting to

 

 

the SM-SC. If the SM-SC

 

 

operator reports that the

 

 

"TELEPATH SYSTEM

 

 

MANAGER TERMINAL" view

 

 

"Control.Apps.View" value

 

 

"Name:" is

 

 

"SMPP_ZAPVMA_T" for the

 

 

transmitter and

 

 

"SMPP_ZAPVMA_R" for the

 

 

receiver the smsc-username value

 

 

is accordingly "SMPP_ZAP".

 

 

Note that this used to be called

 

 

system-id (the name in SMPP

 

 

documentation) and has been

 

 

changed to smsc-username to

 

 

make all Kannel SMS center

smsc-username (m)

string

drivers use the same name.

 

 

The password matching the

 

 

"smsc-username" your

smsc-password (m)

string

teleoperator provided you with.

 

 

Usually you can get away with

 

 

"VMA" which stands for Voice

system-type (m)

string

Mail Activation.

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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.