Hello Ray,
Seems Your configuration is correct.Add also sql box concept. For Twilio
need a Custom script rather than kannel default.
Regards
Mesbah
On Sat, Dec 24, 2022 at 4:21 AM Ray Kannel Newbie
wrote:
> Hello Kannel Gurus,
>
> I'm finding it superbly challenging breakig the initial fundamental basics
> of a learning curve in this product. I guess the reason for this is
> because there isn't very many high-level tutorials and examples available,
> unlike a variety of open source SIP platforms out there.So here I am,
> putting myself out there, asking stupid question, ready for some online
> hate and abuse, to try to learn something ;)
>
> Installation of Kannel itself is not an issue. Straight forward and to
> the point. But the fundamental building blocks, from what I have
> understood is the following after many hours of reading and not being able
> to send a single message yet.
>
> So folks, please correct me if I am wrong. The Kannel platform,
> appears to be broken down into 3 sections:
>
> 1. Bearer Box - This is the nervous system of Kannel. I guess one could
> call it the CPU of Kannel, the "core" of Kannel. Hence it is under the
> "group = core", and all related startup issues, success, failures etc is
> logged in "/var/log/kannel/bearerbox.log". I guess there are many other
> parameters in this "group = core", which are inserted and fine tuned as
> required. [ Please correct me if I am wrong and/or elaborate please, for
> better understanding for myself and anyone newbie reading this ].
>
> 2. SMS Box - I guess sort of self explanatory, "group = smsbox" contains
> all the configurations and parameters related to sending and receiving sms
> messages???
>
> 3. SMSC Box - With regards to this, I guess when we put group = smsc, and
> then declare the smsc = smpp (or wap) or other parameters, I'm guessing it
> is the "protocol" that is being used, with the port = (some port number)
> declaration and necessary userid / password credentials for some SMPP
> server or device to connect to you, or for you to connect to a SMPP box
> (???).
>
> My objective is to be able to connect with TWILIO, and other smpp service
> providers on the long run, to be able to manage incoming sms messages from
> other sms gateways, and also an actual cell phone or sms device with sim
> card, connected to my Kannel.
>
> Seeking knowledge and advice from the crowd, recommendations on books and
> tutorials etc., both at the extremely high level, and also at the low
> level configuration examples.
>
> Thanks!
> Ray.
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