wap
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CONTENTS.1. Introduction.2. History of WAP.3. Working of WAP.4. What does WAP work on??? 5. Devices that use WAP.6. Function of WAP.7. Usage8. Advantages & Disadvantages9. Summary10. References.
Introduction. WAP refers to WIRELESS APLICATION PROTOCOL. WAP allows you to access information over a wireless
network.
All application loaded onto any wireless system must follow a specific protocol in order to be used by any specific machine, the protocol which they follow is called WAP.
HISTORY.
• The WAP Forum was founded in June 1997. • It aimed primarily to bring together the
various wireless technologies in a standardised protocol.
• In 2002 the WAP Forum was given strength to be more effective and secure.
• A re-engineered 2.0 version was released in 2002.
Working of WAP.
What does WAP work on??? WAP uses WML. WML – Wireless Markup Language formerly
called HDML (Handheld Devices Markup Language)
It is a language that allows the text portions of Web Pages to be presented on mobile phones via wireless access.
WML is used for delivering data to WAP devices.
Type of devices that use WAP Handheld digital wireless devices such as mobile phones, pagers, two-way radios, smart phones and communicators -- from low-end to high-end.
Multimedia Messaging Services(MMS) is a combination of WAP and SMS.
WAP is the initiative to bring cable internet to wireless internet.
FUNCTIONS OF WAP.WAP is an application communication protocolWAP is used to access services and
information WAP is for handheld devices such as mobile
phones WAP is a protocol designed for micro browsers WAP enables the creating of web applications
for mobile devices.
USAGE. WAP enabled handsets to get instant, direct
access to the latest pricing, latest news, competitive information any time, anywhere.
Users can get sports results, News downloads. It can also be used to purchase products and
services over the Web. Using WAP users can keep track of their email
right from their handset. Can play online Games, can do music
downloads, ect.
ADVANTAGES.Easy, and fast access to Internet.WML and WML Script (new language,
which is based on HTML).Large choice in mobile phones (most of
them support WAP).Can be used to download abstract data
types ( videos etc.).Supports most wireless networks (like:
CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, TDMA etc.).Can be built on any operating system.
DISADVANTAGES.Small screens: For web phones, there's an
incredibly small viewing.Speed of access: All devices have slow access.Limited availability: Wireless web access is
irregular in many areas and entirely unavailable in other areas.
Lack of user habit: It takes some patience and overcoming the learning curve to get the hang of it -- connecting, putting in an address, typing. Users just aren't used to the idea and protocol yet.
SUMMARY.
WAP provides a markup language and a transport protocol that open the possibilities of the wireless
environment.
WAP is an enabling technology through gateway infrastructure deployed in mobile operator's
network.
WAP is independent of OS that means WAP can be implemented on any OS.
REFRENCES.• www.wikianswers.com• www.mobileinfo.com
