SMPP and Kannel

[Bret Kumler]

I was reading
http://www.kannel.org/download/1.3.2/userguide-1.3.2/userguide.html#AEN1535

I'm a bit confused.

How can I connect to smpp with kannel?

I have a wavecom modem.

Does it require a direct connection to the smsc?

Thanks