Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

 

 

Optional virtual smsc-id from

 

 

which the message is supposed

 

 

to have arrived. This is used for

 

 

routing purposes, if any denied

 

 

or preferred SMS centers are set

 

 

up in SMS center configuration.

 

 

This variable can be overridden

 

 

with a forced-smsc

 

 

configuration variable. Likewise,

 

 

the default-smscvariable can

 

 

be used to set the SMSC if it is

smsc

string

not set otherwise.

flash

number

Deprecated. See mclass.

 

 

Optional. Sets the Message

 

 

Class in DCS Field. Accepts

 

 

values between 1 and 4, for

 

 

Message Class 0 to 3, A value of

 

 

1 sends the message directly to

 

 

display. mclass=2 sends to

 

 

mobile, 3 do SIM and 4 to SIM

mclass

number

Toolkit.

 

 

Optional. Sets Message Waiting

 

 

Indicator bits in DCS field. If

 

 

given, the message will be

 

 

encoded as a Message Waiting

 

 

Indicator. The accepted values

 

 

are 1,2,3 and 4 for activating the

 

 

voice, fax, email and other

 

 

indicator, or 5,6,7,8 for

 

 

deactivating, respectivly. This

 

 

option excludes the flash

mwi

number

option. a

 

 

Optional. Sets the coding

 

 

scheme bits in DCS field.

 

 

Accepts values 1 to 3, for 7bit,

 

 

8bit or UCS2. If unset, defaults

 

 

to 7 bits unless a udh is defined,

coding

number

which sets coding to 8bits.

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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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