The Add Gateway wizard walks you through the steps for adding a new gateway. Gateways are the mechanisms for sending messages. You can define UDP gateways and SMTP gateways. In addition, you can use a device tracker gateway that automatically decides which gateway to use.
You can configure the settings for the new gateway on its property sheet by right-clicking the gateway and choosing Properties from the popup menu.
You can also add a Gateway using the ml_add_property stored procedure.
The Add Gateway wizard has the following components:
What is the name of the new gateway? Type a name for the new gateway.
What is the type of the new gateway? Select one of the following types for the new gateway:
SMTP SMTP gateways can be used to send e-mail messages. They can also send SMS messages to SMS listeners via a wireless carrier's e-mail-to-SMS service.
For more information about SMTP gateways, see .
UDP UDP is useful for development and for applications over wireless LANs.
For more information, see .
DeviceTracker Device tracking allows you to address a remote database by supplying only its MobiLink user name. When device tracking is enabled, MobiLink keeps track of how to reach users. The device tracker gateway automatically routes messages to its subordinate gateways. A device tracker gateway can have up to two subordinate gateways: one SMS and one UDP.
For more information, see .
What is the description of the new gateway? Optionally, you can type a description of the new gateway.