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Name or ID of the ’ota-setting’

 

 

group in Kannel configuration

 

 

that should be sent to the phone.

 

 

This variable is optional. If it is

 

 

not given the first ’ota-setting’

 

 

group is sent. This is unnecessary

 

 

when a XML document is

otaid

string

sended to the phone.

 

 

Username of the ’sendsms-user’

 

 

group in Kannel configuration,

 

 

that has been configured to send

username

string

OTA messages.

 

 

Password associated with given

 

 

username. Must match

 

 

corresponding field in

 

 

’sendsms-user’ group in Kannel

 

 

configuration, or ’Authorization

password

string

failed’ is returned.

 

 

Number of the phone that is to

 

 

receive the OTA configuration

to

number

message.

 

 

Phone number of the sender.

 

 

This field is usually overridden

 

 

by the SMS Center, or it can be

 

 

overridden by faked-sender

 

 

variable in the sendsms-user

 

 

group. If this variable is not set,

from

string

smsbox global-sender is used.

 

 

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.

 

 

An URL encoded XML

 

 

document, containing either

text

XML document

settings or bookmarks.

 

 

Type of the XML document,

 

 

either "settings" or "bookmarks".

type

string

Default is "settings".

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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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