Hello. I've been reading through the archives for the various Kannel lists (particularly devel and users), and I've also read through the WAP Push specification released by the WAP Forum. I'm a bit confused about the architecture diagram that is posted on the Kannel website, as well as the diagrams shown in the WAP Push specification. I'm about to install RedHat Linux 7.2 on a Pentium III 600 and try and set up Kannel, but I'm hoping someone can answer a couple of questions for me so I don't go through too much work only to realize that I didn't understand the architectural requirements properly and I can't do what I had hoped.
Am I going to need access to the mobile operator's network (e.g. Cingular, Nextel, Verizon, etc.) in order to test WAP Push? The architecture diagram shows Kannel operating as a Push Proxy Gateway, with no other machines between the gateway and the mobile phone. If I set up Kannel on my Linux box, which is *outside* the operator's network, is Kannel still able to push content directly onto the phone? I'm confused how the WAP Push message is routed to the phone from the gateway. If there is a diagram or explanation somewhere that would clarify this, that would be most helpful. Maybe a more detailed description of the "WAP Stack", which seems to be the only thing shown between the gateway and the phone. I've seen mentions of a DLR-3p cable in various posts, but only in reference to using the mobile phone as an SMSC. I apologize if this isn't the proper place for this question. The other lists didn't seem appropriate. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. -Phil Metting van Rijn San Francisco, CA US
