Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

Predefined text answer. Only if

 

 

there is neither url nor file set.

 

 

Escape codes (parameters) are

text (c)

string

usable here, too.

 

 

Executes the given shell

 

 

command as the current UID of

 

 

the running smsbox user and

 

 

returns the output to stdout as

 

 

reply. Escape codes (parameters)

 

 

are usable here, too. BEWARE:

 

 

You may harm your system if

 

 

you use this sms-service type

 

 

without serious caution! Make

 

 

sure anyone who is allowed to

 

 

use these kind of services is

 

 

checked using white/black-list

 

 

mechanisms for security reasons.

exec (c)

string

 

 

 

Accept ONLY SMS messages

 

 

arriving from SMSC with

 

 

matching ID. a Separate multiple

 

 

entries with ’;’. For example, if

 

 

accepted-smsc is "RL;SON",

 

 

accept messages which originate

 

 

from SMSC with ID set as ’RL’

accepted-smsc

id-list

or ’SON’

 

 

A list of phone number prefixes

 

 

of the sender number which are

 

 

accepted to be received by this

 

 

service. b Multiple entries are

 

 

separated with semicolon (’;’).

 

 

For example, "91;93" selects this

 

 

service for these prefixes. If

 

 

denied-prefix is unset, only this

 

 

numbers are allowed. If denied is

 

 

set, number are allowed if

 

 

present in allowed or not in

allowed-prefix

prefix-list

denied list.

 

 

A list of phone number prefixes

 

 

of the sender number which are

 

 

NOT accepted to be sent through

denied-prefix

prefix-list

this SMSC.

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Nokia WAP and SMS gateway Predefined text answer. Only if, There is neither url nor file set, Escape codes parameters are

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.