Chapter 7. Setting up Push Proxy Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

Defines ips wherefrom this pi

 

 

cannot do pushes. Ips not

 

 

mentioned in either list are

deny-ip

ip-list

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 this specific push user.

 

 

Allow only routing to a defined

 

 

SMSC ID for this specific push

forced-smsc

string

user.

Finishing ppg configuration

PPG uses SMS for sending SI to the phone and an IP bearer to fetch content specified by it (see chapter Overview of WAP Push). This means both wapbox and bearer smsc connections are in use. So your push proxy gateway configuration file must contain groups core, wapbox, smsc and smsbox. These are configured normal way, only smsc group may have push-specific variables. Note that following configurations are only an example, you may need more complex ones.

Bearerbox setup does not require any new variables:

group = core admin-port = 13000 smsbox-port = 13001 wapbox-port = 13002 admin-password = b wdp-interface-name = "*" log-file = "filename" log-level = 1 box-deny-ip = "*.*.*.*" box-allow-ip = "127.0.0.1" unified-prefix = "00358,0"

You mut set up wapbox, for pulling (fetching) the wap data, and of course starting the push itself. No new variables here, either.

group = wapbox bearerbox-host = localhost log-file = "filename" log-level = 0 syslog-level = none

To set up smsc connections, for pushing SI or SL over SMS. Here HTTP SMSC is used as an example. Variables no-sender and no-coding simplify HTTP request generated by Kannel. Send-url specifies content gateway, or sendsms service.

group = smsc

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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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