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Setting up a server

Asked by: tgrundvik

I need to set up a server for testing wap-applications. I use a portable with Windows 98 and a Nokia 6150 as modem on the server side.
The question is: How do I set up the computer to run as a server for wap-applications, what software (free) do I need, and how do I configure the machine and the software?

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2000-10-25 at 10:37:58ID11658559
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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)

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by: robjohnstonPosted on 2000-10-25 at 11:04:32ID: 4904701

Ericson WAP SDK comes with a wap enabled server (free), I never used it but it came with a what looked like OK documentation.

You could always use PWS which comes with win98, you have to configure the mime type for wap though.

You will also want a wap emulator to test your pages on. Both the Ericsson and Nokia SDKs come with these but there are others about as well. I use yourwap wireless companion, it seems to work fine.

Hope this gets you started, Rob.

 

by: Silvers5Posted on 2000-10-25 at 23:36:12ID: 4917903

Not possible!! you need a wap gateway I'll explain it:

the application can be hosted on a regular web server (like IIS) but you have to add additional mime type in the default site or in the particular wml site being hosted , now where 's the gateways role? the gateway plays as a translator for the wap devices, it fetches the information from the web server and translates it to the device in a readable for it format... the gateway can be located anywhere between the ISP and the web server..  to browse your final application you need to contact a wap gateway service (gateways softwares are very expensive: starting from 40K$) that will fetch your site from the web server you are hosting it on and translate it to binary format  then submit it to your device.. your main testing place is the emulator that comes with your SDK, you check your application there then when you see it's ok you upload it to your web server and then test it from your device.. but to test it from your device using only your laptop it's not possible.. you need a wap gateway.. (taht was the conclusion part :+)  )

rgrds

 

by: gilapPosted on 2000-10-26 at 01:04:09ID: 4918662

you can use WapLite as a wap gateway - it's relatively cheap. (I think you can even download a testing version for free).
see http://www.infokomp.no/waplite.htm.

 

by: robjohnstonPosted on 2000-10-26 at 01:32:53ID: 4918880

Hi Silvers5. I know what your talking about re the gateway (I think).

I'll explain what I've been do while testing. I have IIS4 running where I have added the approiate mime types, I then use a wap emulator to check my work. The wap emulator runs on a different machine but on my network so there isn't a gateway in between. Once I have tested using this setup I then let the sever dial into the internet. With my 7110 I then check that it all work by plugging in my dialup IP address.

As far as I know, this works fine.
I haven't read any books or done any courses, so I can't say that this method is particully orthodox, but it works for me.

 

by: Silvers5Posted on 2000-10-26 at 02:37:45ID: 4919541

Well.. it's a good turn around and will work.
The emulator don't need a gateway to browse wap sites..
About the Nokia.. check your wap settings!! you are using a gateway to access your site! your mobile company may be sent you the nokia settings via sms and you saved them and they include a gateway!
here you set your wap application as the default web site in IIS, it will work if the ISP he is dialing from will give him a real IP! otherwise this won't work..

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one thing is that tqrundvik using the Mobile device as a modem! you need then another device to use it as modem and one as wap browser ...


rgrds

 

by: robjohnstonPosted on 2000-10-26 at 02:50:10ID: 4919644

tgrundvik, is the Nokia 6150 going to be used just as a modem or are you wanting to test your site with it?

RJ

 

by: tgrundvikPosted on 2000-10-26 at 03:08:51ID: 4919824

The Nokia 6150 is used as modem only. I use a 9110i as terminal.

 

by: Silvers5Posted on 2000-10-26 at 03:34:42ID: 4920124

then robj's way will do the job if you have get a valid IP (no connection via proxy)

 

by: robjohnstonPosted on 2000-10-26 at 07:11:32ID: 4923362

Let us know if you need any help setting up the mime types.

Cheers, RJ.

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