Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

SendSMS-user configurations

To enable an SMS push, you must set sendsms-portinto the ’smsbox’ group and define one or more ’sendsms-user’ groups. Each of these groups define one account, which can be used for the SMS push, via HTTP interface (see below)

Table 5-10. SendSMS-User Group Variables

 

Variable

Value

Description

group (m)

sendsms-user

This is a mandatory variable

username (m)

string

Name for the user/account.

 

 

Password for the user (see

password (m)

string

HTTP interface, below)

name

string

As in ’sms-service’ groups.

 

 

As other deny/allow IP lists, but

 

 

for this user (i.e. this user is not

user-deny-ip

IP-list

allowed to do the SMS push

user-allow-IP

IP-list

HTTP request from other IPs

than allowed ones). If not set,

 

 

 

 

there is no limitations.

 

 

Force SMSC ID as a ’string’

 

 

(linked to SMS routing, see

forced-smsc

string

’smsc’ groups)

 

 

If no SMSC ID is given with the

 

 

send-sms request (see below),

 

 

use this one. No idea to use with

default-smsc

string

forced-smsc.

 

 

This number is set as sender if

 

 

not set by from get/post

default-sender

phone-number

parameter

faked-sender

phone-number

As in ’sms-service’ groups

max-messages

number

 

concatenation

bool

 

split-chars

string

 

split-suffix

string

 

omit-empty

bool

 

header

string

 

footer

string

 

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Nokia WAP and SMS gateway manual SendSMS-user configurations

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.