Chapter 7. Setting up Push Proxy Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

Mandatory value for PPG

 

 

HTTPS support. The file

 

 

containing server’s ssl private

ssl-server-key-file

string

key.

 

 

URL locating PPG services.

ppg-url

url

Default /wappush .

 

 

Sender phone number required

global-sender

string

by some protocols.

 

 

Number of concurrent pushes

 

 

expected. Note that PPG does

 

 

work even value is too low; it

 

 

will only be slower. Default 100.

concurrent-pushes

number

 

 

 

Number of actually configured

 

 

user accounts. Note that PPG

 

 

does work even value is too low;

 

 

it will only be slower. Default

users

number

1024.

 

 

If true, PI does authentication

 

 

for PPG. Obviously, both of them

 

 

must reside inside same firewall.

 

 

Default true. If this variable is

 

 

true, all security variables are

 

 

ignored (even though they may

trusted-pi

boolean

be present).

 

 

PPG will not accept pushes from

 

 

these IPs. Wildcards are allowed.

 

 

If this attribute is missing, no IP

ppg-deny-ip

ip-list

is denied by this list .

 

 

PPG will accept pushes from

 

 

these, and only these, IPs.

 

 

Wildcards are allowed. Adding

 

 

this list means that IPs not

ppg-allow-ip

ip-list

mentioned are denied, too.

 

 

If no SMSC ID is given with the

 

 

wappush HTTP request (see

 

 

below), use this one as default

default-smsc

string

route for all push messages.

Configuring PPG user group variables

In addition of pi lists similar to the core group, ppg configuration spesific to a certain user contains variables used for authentication and enforcing restrictions to phone numbers pi may contact. All

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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.