Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

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The 5.0 implementation uses X.25 access gateway.

group = smsc smsc = sema device = /dev/tty0

smsc_nua = (X121 smsc address)

home_nua = (x121 radio pad address)

wait_report = 0/1 (0 means false, 1 means true)

Variable

Value

Description

device (m)

device

ex: /dev/tty0

 

 

The address of an SMSC for

 

 

SEMA SMS2000 protocols using

smsc_nua (m)

X121 smsc address

an X.28 connection.

 

 

The address of a radio PAD

 

 

implementing Sema SMS2000

home_nua (m)

X121 radio pad address

using X.28 connection.

 

 

Report indicator used by the

 

 

Sema SMS2000 protocol.

wait_report

0 (false)/1 (true)

Optional.

group = smsc

 

 

smsc = ois

 

 

host = 103.102.101.100

 

 

port = 10000

 

 

receive-port = 10000

 

 

ois-debug-level = 0

 

 

Variable

Value

Description

host (m)

ip

SMSC Host name or IP

port (m)

port number

SMSC Port number

 

 

The port in which the SMSC

receive-port (m)

port number

will contact

 

 

extra debug, optional, see

ois-debug-level

number 0 to 8

smsc_ois.c

SM/ASI (for CriticalPath InVoke SMS Center 4.x)

This implements Short Message/Advanced Service Interface (SM/ASI) Protocol for the use of connecting to a CriticalPath InVoke SMS Center. Sample configuration:

group = smsc

smsc = smasi

host = 10.11.12.13

port = 23456

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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.