Modem Type Modems | Nokia WAP and SMS gateway instruction

		Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway
pin = 2345
Variable	Value	Description
		Modems from different
		manufacturers have slightly
		different behaviour. We need to
		know what type of modem is
modemtype	string	used.
		The device the modem is
device (m)	device-name	connected to, like /dev/ttyS0.
		This is the PIN number of the
		SIM card in the GSM modem.
		You can specify this option if
		your SIM has never been used
		before and needs to have the PIN
		number entered. The PIN is
pin	string	usually a four digit number.
		How long the message will be
		valid, i.e., how long the SMS
		center (the real one, not the
		phone acting as one for Kannel)
		will try to send the message to
		the recipient. Encoded as per the
		GSM 03.40 standard, section
		9.2.3.12. Default is 167, meaning
validityperiod	integer	24 hours.
		When encoding DCS ﬁeld
		internally, there are two formats
		with similar functionality. The
		0x0X (alt-dcs = false or
		non-present) or the 0xFX (alt-dcs
		= true). If you have a buggy
		modem (like Siemens M20) that
		don’t like to send binary
		messages, try setting alt-dcs to
alt-dcs	boolean	true.
Modem Type	Modems
wavecom	Wavecom
premicell	Nokia Premicell
	Siemens M20 (this modem have
siemens	some bugs)
siemens-tc35	Siemens TC35
falcom	Falcom

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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WAP and SMS gateway specifications