Extended headers Kannel Post XML Post | Nokia WAP and SMS gateway

Smsbox conﬁguration	51
Smsbox routing inside bearerbox	55
SMS-service conﬁgurations	56
How sms-service interprets the HTTP response	62
Extended headers	63
Kannel POST	64
XML Post	64
SendSMS-user conﬁgurations	65
External delivery report (DLR) storage	67
Internal DLR storage	68
MySQL DLR storage	68
LibSDB DLR storage	68
DLR database ﬁeld conﬁguration	69
MySQL connection conﬁguration	70
Over-The-Air conﬁgurations	71
Setting up more complex services	73
Redirected replies	73
Setting up operator speciﬁc services	74
Setting up multi-operator Kannel	74
Running SMS gateway	75
Using the HTTP interface to send SMS messages	75
Using the HTTP interface to send OTA conﬁguration messages	79
GET method for the OTA HTTP interface	79
6. Setting up a SMS&WAP gateway	82
SMS&WAP gateway conﬁguration	82
Running SMS&WAP gateway	82
7. Setting up Push Proxy Gateway	83
Conﬁguring ppg core group, for push initiator (PI) interface	83
Conﬁguring PPG user group variables	84
Finishing ppg conﬁguration	86
Running a push proxy gateway	87
An example using HTTP SMSC	87
An example push (tokenised SI) document	87
Default network and bearer used by push proxy gateway	87
8. Using SSL for HTTP	89
Using SSL client support	89
Using SSL server support for the administration HTTP interface	89
Using SSL server support for the sendsms HTTP interface	89
Using SSL server support for PPG HTTPS interface	90
9. Delivery Reports	91
10. Getting help and reporting bugs	92
A. Using the fake WAP sender	93
B. Using the fake SMS center	94
Setting up fakesmsc	94
Compiling fakesmsc	94
Conﬁguring Kannel	94

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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