Running a push proxy gateway

Chapter 7. Setting up Push Proxy Gateway

smsc = http smsc-id = HTTP port = 10000 system-type = kannel smsc-username = foo smsc-password = bar no-sender = true no-coding = true

send-url = http://host:port/path

To set up smsbox. This group will eventually disappear, use here only necessary conﬁguration variables.

group = smsbox

bearerbox-host = localhost

Kannel sources contain a sample push conﬁguration ﬁle gw/pushkannel.conf.

Push proxy gateway is started by simply typing, using separate windows:

gw/bearerbox [conffile]

gw/wapbox [conffile]

You can, of course, use more complex command line options.

An example using HTTP SMSC

An easy way to test and implement push services is to put ppg in the front of an existing sendsms service capable to send SMS data messages and to to understand HTTP requests generated by HTTP SMSC. (See next chapter.) Then you need only conﬁgure SMSC conﬁguration send-url to point to sendsms service.

An example push (tokenised SI) document

HTTP SMSC generates a HTTP get request when it get a sendmessage event, expressed in unicode. The content gateway, or the sendsms service must, of course, understand this URL. So here is an example, cgi variable text contains the url escaped form of a SI document. It is usable for testing prototype phones.

http://matrix:8080/phplib/kannelgw.php?user=*deleted*&

pass=*deleted*=to=%2B358408676001&text=3D%02%06%17%AE%96localhost

%3A8080%00%AF%80%8D%CF%B4%80%02%05j%00E%C6%0C%03wap.iobox.fi%00%11%03

1%40wiral.com%00%07%0A%C3%07%19%99%06%25%15%23%15%10%C3%04+%02%060%01

%03Want+to+test+a+fetch%3F%00%01%01&udh=%06%05%04%0B%84%23%F0

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 Running a push proxy gateway, An example using Http Smsc

Models: WAP and SMS gateway

Chapter 7. Setting up Push Proxy Gateway