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phonenumber = 013456789 bearer = data calltype = analog connection = cont pppsecurity = off authentication = normal login = wapusr

secret = thepasswd

And a ’sendsms-user’ to use with it. With concatenation enabled:

group = sendsms-user

username = otauser

password = foo

max-messages = 2

concatenation = 1

Table 5-14. OTA Bookmark Group Variables
Variable	Value	Description
group	ota-bookmark	This is a mandatory variable
		An optional name or id for the
		ota-bookmark. Any string is
		acceptable, but semicolon ’;’
		may cause problems, so avoid it
		and any other special
ota-id	string	non-alphabet characters.
		The address of the HTTP server
		for your WAP services, i.e.
url	URL	http://wap.company.com
name	string	Description of the service

A sample ’ota-bookmark’ group:

group = ota-bookmark ota-id = wap-link

url = "http://wap.company.com"

service = "Our company’s WAP site"

And a ’sendsms-user’ to use with it, with the same conditions as for the ’ota-setting’ group.

The basic service system is very limited - it can only answer to original requester and it cannot send UDH data, for example. This chapter explains some more sophisticated and complex SMS service setups.

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.

Nokia WAP and SMS gateway manual Setting up more complex services, OTA Bookmark Group Variables

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Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

And a ’sendsms-user’ to use with it. With concatenation enabled:

Table 5-14. OTA Bookmark Group Variables

Variable

An optional name or id for the

ota-bookmark. Any string is

for your WAP services, i.e.

Description of the service

A sample ’ota-bookmark’ group:

Setting up more complex services

WAP and SMS gateway specifications