Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Variable

Value

field-timestamp (m)

string

field-destination (m)

string

field-service (m)

string

field-url (m)

string

field-mask (m)

string

field-status (m)

string

Description

The table field that is used for the timestamp data.

The table field that is used for the destination number data.

The table field that is used for the service username data.

The table field that is used for the DLR URL which is triggered when the DLR for this message arrives from the SMSC.

The table field that is used for the DLR mask that has been set for a message.

The table field that is used to reflect the status of the DLR for a specific message.

The table field that is used to store the smsbox connection id that has passed the message for delivery. This is required in cases you want to garantee that DLR messages are routed back to the same smsbox conn instance. This is done via the smsbox routing. If you don’t use smsbox routing simply add this field to your database table and keep it empty.

field-boxc-id (m)

string

A sample ’dlr-db’ group:

group = dlr-db id = dlr-db table = dlr field-smsc = smsc field-timestamp = ts

field-destination = destination field-service = service field-url = url

field-mask = mask field-status = status

Beware that all variables in this group are mandatory, so you have to specify all fields to enable bearerbox to know how to store and retrieve the DLR information from the external storage spaces.

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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.
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