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Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Modem definitions are now multiple groups present in kannel.conf, either directly or, for example, by including the example modems.conf. (See Inclusion of configuration files)

Variable

Value

Description

group

modems

This is a mandatory variable

 

 

This is the the id that should be

 

 

used in modemtype variable

id

string

from AT2

 

 

The name of this modem

name

string

configuration. Used in logs

 

 

String to use when trying to

 

 

detect the modem. See

detect-string

string

detect-string2

 

 

Second string to use to detect the

 

 

modem. For example, if the

 

 

modem replies with "SIEMENS

 

 

MODEM M20",

 

 

detect-string could be

 

 

"SIEMENS" and

detect-string2

string

detect-strign2 "M20"

 

 

Optional initialization string.

 

 

Defaults to

init-string

string

"AT+CNMI=1,2,0,1,0"

 

 

Serial port hint speed to use.

 

 

Optional. Defaults to smsc group

speed

number

speed or autodetect

 

 

Optional AT command to enable

 

 

hardware handshake. Defaults to

enable-hwhs

string

"AT+IFC=2,2"

 

 

Optional. Defaults to false.

 

 

Some modems needs to sleep

 

 

after opening the serial port and

need-sleep

boolean

before first command

 

 

Optional. Defaults to false. If the

 

 

modem doesn’t support the PIN

no-pin

boolean

command, enable this

 

 

Optional. Defaults to false. If the

 

 

modem doesn’t support setting

 

 

the SMSC directly on the pdu,

 

 

enable this. (Default is to include

 

 

a "00" at the beginning of the

 

 

PDU to say it’s the default smsc,

 

 

and remove the "00" when

no-smsc

boolean

receiving)

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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.