I just got a HTC Wizard but have serious problems getting the network work right.
The problem is that it doesn't work to map any shared folders on my server (running Windows server 2003). It doesn't even let me browse the shared folders. It finds the computer without problems when scanning the network, but i just get errors when i try to browse the computer, or map any folders.
I have a Dell X30 also, and this PDA have no problems connecting to the same server. It uses same software and same settings, the only difference is that this PDA is running Pocket PC 2003, not Win Mobile 5.0.
I have tried using 3 different software for doing the mapping, but all three fails. I have no problem mapping the drives on different computers (have problems browsing some of them though).
Does anyone know whats wrong? Seems to be a bug in Windows mobile?
The error i get when mapping using Resco Explorer 2005 is:
Cannot connect network path. Network resource cannot be found or you do not have sufficient permissions
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Username and password is correct, but that shouldn't be needed to browse the server anyway.
Does anyone know whats wrong?
Problem is solved... I should have read the FAQ first:
--Universal can't connect to Windows Server 2003--
Cant map to a Windows 2003 Server share? Is it also a Domain Controller? Check the server for
start / programs / administraton tools / Domain Controller Security Policy
Then check Local Policies / Security Options :
Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (always)
change to disabled
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This also applies for the Wizard!
Works for XP + Wizard too!
Though use Administrative Tools / Local Security Policy instead.
Thanks for the tip!
Hello
I have s200 with rom 2.9.7.24 WWE, radios 02.30.21, extrom 2.9.7.106
the problem is
I try to access file share in windows 2003 server domain, conecting via wifi, i see the server, but when i try to loging to see the resourses, logon failed, using any apps is same error, i try to access resourse in windows xp of same domain, and work fine!i try the same conecting with active sync with usb cable, i same like wifi
Other question have any BT stacks with more funcionalitys?
Thanks and sorry for my english
Regards from barcelona!
Nicolas
The reason that you are unable to access fileshares through your PDA is because Windows 2003 has additional security and by default requires certain communications to be signed.
To use a PDA to access file shares within a domain athe security policies that enforce signing of communications will need disabling.
These settings are found within Group policy on the Domain controllers and will need adjusting by an administrator of the domain.
Is strange, becouse with my old pda xda2i i can access!
I check what do you talk about, i my own server at home, but this policy is not activated, i active and put disable , but i have same problem!
I think i some thing with s200, becouse i dont change nothing in the server and work fine!
Thanks anyways!
Nicolas
I'm rather surprised not to have seen third party support step up to fill in Activesync's worthless inability to sync over wifi or wlan. It would be very nice to revive this forgotten feature. Don't you people remember the uproar it caused when MS removed it?
Anyhow, I'm almost certain there's a work-around. Has anyone seen or heard anything in development?
Why revive this feature?
1. For the sheer convenience of not having to go through exchange servers or third party services especially when they may not be available to you
2. To sync user specific software that's otherwise not syncable OTA
3. Greater freedom share files over a wlan/wifi connection especially with these new and faster broadband networks (ev-do, etc)
4. Not to have to make special trips to your workstation just to sync..
I've found a workaround - sorry it's in German - here:
http://www.mypocketpc.ch/Workshops/15899.aspx
But it seems that since ActiveSync 4.5 you need to configure a DOMAIN on the pocketPC, not only login and password.
Does anybody know how to set something like a "pseudo domain" or if the PC has a "default domain", if no domain is set?
I will try to translate the workaround now:
In earlier versions of ActiveSync WLAN Sync was possible (last known version 3.8), since version 4.x it was removed..
You can do a remote WLAN Sync as followed:
Start ActiveSync on the PocketPC. Go to Options > Server OR Configure Server [depends on your ActiveSync Version]
Enter the IP of the Windows PC. [if you don't know do: Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all ]
Enter Login and Password which are the same as on your Windows PC. [SSL I think should be deactivated]
IN v4.5 YOU HAVE A PROBLEM HERE: if you don't enter a DOMAIN, the configuration wizard doesn't continue IF YOU HAVE LOWER VERSION PLEASE TELL WHETHER YOU HAVE TO SPECIFY A DOMAIN
Click Next > Next > Finished.
Now you can MAYBE [see the DOMAIN problem] sync via WLAN again..
If anyone has an idea how to workaround the MUST-SPECIFY-A-DOMAIN problem please tell, I think I am not the only one who wants WLAN Sync back!
I think you need an exchange server for sync over wifi or gprs.
NO and YES!
YES: Microsoft WANTS that you use an Exchange Server, therefore they have removed support for syncing via WLAN since v4.x
NO: The posted workaround doesn't need an Exchange Server running!! Instead you are "simulating" that you have one. Earlier this Workaround seem to have worked, but since ActiveSync v4.5 it seems you NEED to specify a DOMAIN of your PC.. maybe just another hurd only!
So, the problem again: since you need to specify a DOMAIN of your PC now, is there a possibility to workaround this? Maybe via Registry or setting up a "Pseudo Domain" ? This MUST-HAVE-SPECIFIED-A-DOMAIN seems now to be the only problem, unfortunately you cannot leave the domain field empty.. but the Handheld tries to connect the PC via WLAN (...WOW! Just one step away from the Solution!!?...), but that fails due the DOMAIN problem.. (most PC are only in a workgroup, and not in a domain..)
Maybe we are only one step away from a working solution!
I think only the wizard is changed by MS so that when no
domain is entered you cannot go forward.
ActiveSync can be configured with Configuration Service Provider (CSP)
through XML file.
Infos here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa456215.aspx
I will try this tomorrow with a configuration without domain and let you know
if it works.
Houser
You said it - the setup wizard seems to be the only hurd.
Hey, great idea. Where to find this config file?
I searched for it on PC and PPC, but found only binary files..
Hope you have success!
Here are the maybe suitable Registry Settings for ActiveSync setup, I will try this way:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/En-US/library/aa457989.aspx
Here is a tool I have written to configure ActiveSync Settings
without ActiveSync wizard.
You can test it if you want.
Houser
Thx. I launched your tool and entered IP + Login + Pass, activated e.g. Tasks to synchronize, and deactivated SSL, and clicked Save.
Then I launched ActiveSync on the PPC (Trinity HTC P3600).. now there comes a screen:
Microsoft Exchange:
Result: Your account information could not be detected. Choose configure Server on the ActiveSync menu to check your Exchange Server credentials.
Support Code is: 0x85002009
Hmmm maybe because the domain entry is left empty?
What happens if you enter some characters for the domain?
Houser
If I enter a domain it tries longer to sync on the PPC - instead throwing at once the message above - the circling arrows animates for 3 seconds, then it ends ups with:
Waiting for network..
Hm, maybe the ActiveSync software on the PPC checks for the domain entry But.. maybe this check can be removed
Where is the configuration saved? To a file (which one) or to registry (which branch)?
I do not know where the config is saved. In WM2003 it was in the registry
but in WM5 that was removed and stored in some internal database
I think.
Houser
As you speak German, maybe this could be a workaround for the domain problem:
http://www.weyo.de/board/?n=320745&bn=21
I mean, maybe it's possible to enter a Pseudo Domain in the Registry on the PPC under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\\\Comm\\\\Tcpip\\\\Hosts\\\\
And entering this Pseudo Domain as Domain in the ActiveSync Setup..
But what to enter in the Registry? The branch is currently empty, so no example exists
Hm, here's how to enter the information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q199370/
ActiveSync uses the domain only for authentication.
The server name (DNS name) or IP is used for the connection.
In the registry you can enter Host names with IP adresses
that has nothing to do with domain name.
ActiveSync uses HTTP oder HTTPS (TCP/IP port 80 or 443) when
you configure a server in ActiveSync.
ActiveSync on your deskstop PC does not listen on this TCP ports
so you cannot connect.
Houser
Hm, any other idea? How crazy whatever..
Today not maybe tomorrow.
Houser
Houser said:
ActiveSync uses the domain only for authentication.
The server name (DNS name) or IP is used for the connection.
In the registry you can enter Host names with IP adresses
that has nothing to do with domain name.
ActiveSync uses HTTP oder HTTPS (TCP/IP port 80 or 443) when
you configure a server in ActiveSync.
ActiveSync on your deskstop PC does not listen on this TCP ports
so you cannot connect.
Houser
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So what you are saying is, that there is no way to sync over wifi unless you have an exchange server?
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So what you are saying is, that there is no way to sync over wifi unless you have an exchange server?
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Yes this is the only way I have done it so far.
But may be there is another solution out there to do this
with Outlook on your desktop but I currently do not know
how that can work.
I will do some tests today and let you know about the results.
Houser
I did al the same and no results...
A followed all the steps for my ipaq 9610 as well and get same (no) results.
Maybe anyone a new idea?
Hi Guyz,
i have an HTC Trinity with latest rom released from italian distributor, just flashed three days ago.
Everythings are working fine but i cannot set a configuration for sinchronization of my company's web exchange server.
We have Exchange Server 2003 with SP2 and gate 443 already enable, but nothing....with Active Sync, during server's configuration, i cannot see any web server at typed address.
Web addressm user id and password are right.
Someone can give me a procedure for this setup? Any suggestion??
Many thanks.
Marco
Hi there, take a look at this:
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Configuring-Mobile-Devices-Exchange2003.html
and this:
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Managing-Mobile-Access-Exchange-Server-2003.html
or (absolutely recommended) try olx mobile access at www.gangl.de. this works perfect an it's easy to configure. Don't mind the german website for the application ist in english. 30-days trial for download.
Best regards.
There is a known Issue connecting with Exchange with ActiveSync and OMA
If your Exchange server is set up to use Forms-Base authentication(must be used to enable compression of static and dynamic data from the exchange server), ActiveSync and OMA will fail. This is a know issue. ActiveSync and OMA use WebDav to authenticate the user with NTFS permissions. Forms-Based authentication blocks this. Another virtual directory must be made for devices that use WebDav to authenticate with. Two places that discuss this issue and how to work around it are...
http://www.petri.co.il/problems_with_forms_based_authentication_and_ssl_in_activesync.htm
and at Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=817379
Sean Beeson
Hi,
I have a HTC TyTN ll and I am having problems synchronising my work email.
The server at work has exchange 2003 SP2 and Activesync. We also have both OWA and OMA and I can access these succesfully through the PDA.
The OWA/OMA both use SSL and have a instantssl certificate installed which I have downloaded and installed onto my device.
My credentials are correct, I have recreated the data source and resetted device but..
During snychronisation on the PDA I get the following error:
"ActiveSync encountered a problem on the server" Support Code: 0x85010014.
Following a google I found that this is as a result of having the SSL port 443 defined in IIS for the webmail site. Now if I remove this port I get the message "waiting for network". I have read this is temporary, but I have tried for the past few days and it still doesnt get past this stage. I am using our wireless and the GPRS as provided by orange to connect.
Also removing the port 443 has concequences on anyone else accessing the OWA as it does not work.
Do any of you guys know any ideas on how I can get the PDA to synchronise?
Will I have to first create an activesync partnership with the server?
Many Thanks in Advance
I now recieve the following error on the server:
Exchange Server 2003" (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=3052&kbid=817379). For information about how to properly configure IIS to support Kerberos and NTLM authentication, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 215383, "How To Configure IIS to Support Both Kerberos and NTLM Authentication" (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=3052&kbid=215383). This issue may occur after installing Windows SharePoint Services on a server running Exchange Server 2003. For information about how to properly configure a server to run both Windows SharePoint Services and Exchange Server 2003, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 823265, "You receive a "Page not found" error message when you use Outlook Web Access (OWA) to browse the Exchange Server 2003 client after you install Windows SharePoint Services" (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=3052&kbid=823265).
Exchange is installed on an SBS 2003 and I dont believe the microsoft kb is useful for this. Even if it is, I can work around this by removing ssl. However at this point I dont get any errors on the server and all I get from the HTC is "waiting for network". As mentioned earliar.
Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
Thanks