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.
