hi, i also have a p3600 and i want to upgrade the rom to wm6. everytime when i connect my trinity to my pc the same msg keeps popping up from time to time, namely that my trinty can't get an ip adress. so far i've only reinstalled activesync but it didn't change the problem. i dont want to flash the rom when this msg pops up all the time
sounds like a pc net work setup issue rather then a pda issue is your dhcp service running on the computer=?
yes dhcp is running, but i actually alrdy corrected the problem. searched through the forums here and someone had the same problem. all you have to do is change something in the IP settings from the ppc:
Start > settings > connections > Network cards > Remote-NDIS Host > Click Use specific IP address
Enter 169.254.2.1 for IP address
Enter 255.255.0.0 for subnet
Enter 169.254.2.2
and that resolves the problem
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Hope someone can help: Every time I connect my JJ to my PC, I get a popup error message "Pocket PC Networking: Unable to obtain a server-assigned IP address. Try again later or enter an IP address in Network Settings"
This only happens when I connect to my PC via AS, and clearly it's because my JJ is not finding an IP address for via-PC networking - only I CAN access the internet this way! So, it seems that some OTHER adaptor is trying to get an IP address and is failing
I've gone thro all my PPC's network adaptor settings - all set to obtain IP address automatically - but I do believe this problem started when I first looked at these settings.
Is DHCP server enabled on your PC/router/whichever?
No, my PC is not acting as a DHCP server, and my router is an adsl router that serves my PC - which it is doing fine.
I didn't change anything on my PC nor router, just browsed network ADAPTORS on my PPC and next thing I knew I was getting this message. :?
Further, my PPC IS getting an IP address on one of the adaptors, which I can ping from my PC, and it does connect to the internet via my PC without problems (it's 169.254.2.1 on the "remote-NDIS Host" adaptor - which you will show too). Thus, I surmise that the adaptor that is supposed to connect to my PC is working, and it's another network adaptor that's decided it wants an IP for some reason... :? :? :?
Not a critical error, but I hate not being able to solve my JJ problems
I had this problem too.
It's because the Remote-NDIS Host adapter is set to DHCP.
The "catch 22" is this.... If you set it to an IP, the ActiveSync won't connect, but your only other option is to set it to DHCP, then you get this problem.
The solution...
Set Remote-DNIS Host to DHCP via Settings->Connections->Network Cards
Now edit the registry...
HKLM\Comm\RNDISFN1\Params\TcpIp
Edit the key "EnableDHCP" = 0
Problem solved !... No IP set and no DHCP either.
Basically, RNDIS shouldn't have an IP set, but it shouldn't be DHCP either... but as soon as you view RDNIS via the usual network adapters setting then you are forced to have one of the other, which will cause the problem described in this thread or will cause ActiveSync not to work.
Thanks arthurfuxake!!!
You also solved my problem!!!
Good Fix! arthurfuxake
8) Thanks man that fixed that irritating "unable to obtain IP Address" message for me
Cingular/Siemens SX66
WM2005
Activesync v4.1
arthurfuxake said:
I had this problem too.
It's because the Remote-NDIS Host adapter is set to DHCP.
The "catch 22" is this.... If you set it to an IP, the ActiveSync won't connect, but your only other option is to set it to DHCP, then you get this problem.
The solution...
Set Remote-DNIS Host to DHCP via Settings->Connections->Network Cards
Now edit the registry...
HKLM\Comm\RNDISFN1\Params\TcpIp
Edit the key "EnableDHCP" = 0
Problem solved !... No IP set and no DHCP either.
Basically, RNDIS shouldn't have an IP set, but it shouldn't be DHCP either... but as soon as you view RDNIS via the usual network adapters setting then you are forced to have one of the other, which will cause the problem described in this thread or will cause ActiveSync not to work.
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This should be more prominent than the other search results!
Thatz one awesome soltion arthurfuxake! Thanx man! It seems to have fixed that nagging "Unable to obtain server-assigned IP" error that used to keep popping up on my screen. There is only one other problem... my Atom still can't connect to the Internet through ActiveSync! Any suggestions?!
I have opened WIFI and connected to my NETGEAR AP, my pda appears in AP's connecting list. But while I open PIE I can't access any website. It always says "Locating", and "The page can not be found" after a while.
Below is my configuration, any problem?
1. Connections -> advanced -> Select Networks -> both are set to "MY WORK NETWORK" -> Edit... -> Proxy Settings -> check the option "This network connects to the Internet".
2. Network cards -> wireless -> in the found AP SSID, set connects to "Internet"
Network cards -> Network Adapters -> My network card connects to "The internet"
I have tried several different configs, but none works.
I am really crazy about it!!
Sounds like a DNS problem....
How are you assigning IP and DNS settings to your phone? Manually, or DHCP from the Netgear?
I just leave it "Use server-assigned IP address". When wifi connected, i can see my pda address is "192.168.1.2" and the AP is "192.168.1.1"
confused...
My laptop works well with WIFI at the same time.
Ive had this with a few DHCP servers in routers, half of the ones I use allocate IP fine but fail to send DNS server details.
Leave IP address allocation as Auto and manually enter your DNS servers. That should fix it.
if you've got an ip address in the phone, try typing the IP address of a server, eg. microsoft, in the browser....if it connects, then it proves it's a DNS problem.....then, as suggested....add the DNS settings manually...
Thanks Britman and Vap. It works now after I fill in the DNS server in wireless adapter. I should have remembered this.
omg...im having the same problem now. i know i had my wifi working because it worked out of the box and i was using agile messenger earlier today.
my settings are the same. what happened? i tried putting the DNS server in with no luck.
WiFi on Wizard
Try set "Power Mode" in "WiFi Settings" on Best Performance". To me WORK.
Re: WiFi on Wizard
pinelesss said:
Try set "Power Mode" in "WiFi Settings" on Best Performance". To me WORK.
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wow, you are good. heres a virtual pat on the back
Indeed, although I'm very happy with the wifi in the Wizard in general (considering size and power limitations), it's certainly a long way shy of the signal strength of the internal broadcom adapter in my laptop.
Same problem
I am also having this same problem, but all this DNS stuff is a bit over my head. On the settings on my wizard I see the ip address, and the mac address ( under wi-fi settings -> advanced tab). I logged into my router and went to the DHCP page. On that page, it shows that DHCP is enabled and if I click on the Clients button, it shows my device with the coresponding ip and mac. On the DHCP page, I can enter DNS numbers, but where do I get these numbers?
The DNS settings (servers) are provided by your ISP
Depending on the router, if you look at the general or status pages, you should see the DNS ip addresses. Or, if you already have a windows pc connected on the same router, simply type 'ipconfig /all' at a coomand prompt - this will show you the addresses.
So what happens when you're at an airport or somewhere public with wifi? How do you know what the DNS settings are to enter them?
Most airport/public access locations with wifi setups normally have their DHCP servers configured with the DNS settings all in place (ie....nothing for you to do)....
However, some places will require the user to enter some information (for example, dns settings, WEP key, etc)
Similar issue
Can you disable the attempt by the phone to go to Cigular GPRS when you try to use a browser?
I messed around with the Network adapters settings, while trying to get WiFi to work properly.
Now everytime I connect to ActiveSync via USB, I get the error message, "Unable to obtain Server Assigned IP address". I am sure this is because I set one of the adapters to "Automatic IP", but I don't know which one. Moreso, my Wizard does not access the internet properly when connected via USB.
Could someone please tell me which adapter I wronged, and what setting its supposed to be?
Solution
Hi, make this:
Start > settings > connections > Network cards > Remote-NDIS Host > Click Use specific IP address
Enter 169.254.2.1 for IP address
Enter 255.255.0.0 for subnet
Enter 169.254.2.2
It functions on my Wizard...
Thanx
Thanks a lot @Viking..
does the trick for me. I had actually tried that before but I had assigned the IP 169.254.2.2 (thinking that 169.254.2.1 would be the laptop) and I got a "Limited connection", so I just set it back to automatic.
I know this might seem like a "networking" issue, but I'm not sure if it is.
Qtek 9100:
IPL: 2.17
SPL: 2.17
GSM 02.07.10
OS 2.17.7.2
Everytime I plug in my device to my computer w/ Activesync 4.2, about 2 minutes pass after syncing all the contacts/email/calandar, and i get the message on my device telling me "Unable to obtain server-assigned IP Address. Try again alter or enter an IP Address in Network settings."
After this, the connection is lost to my PC- I can't explore the device or anything, i have to unplug it and replug it back in, only to find that i have to rename the device- EVERY time. I can't transfer more than a 3 or 4 meg file because I get the message and the connection is shot.
Any ideas?
I have the same issue as of lately. What software are you running on your wizard?
When you enter 1st time configuration of Remote-NDIS Host in Settings/Network Adapters, there is subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and there are no IP address, then when u whant to exit u must enter IP address ??>>!! no way... so when u select use server-assigned IP address u have this problem. But I cant help u :/ I changed the rom
I think I have your solution
I had this problem with my wizard. There are 2 options that fixed this problem.
1:
The problem started after I enabled 'always on' GPRS. Turn this off and problem goes away.
2:
Go to 'Settings' / 'Connections' / 'USB to PC', and turn off 'Enable advanced network functionality'.
I get "unable to obtain a server-assigned IP address. Try again later or enter an IP address in network settings" randomly and even when no networking is running. Any ideas how to fix this?!
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I get "unable to obtain a server-assigned IP address. Try again later or enter an IP address in network settings" randomly and even when no networking is running. Any ideas how to fix this?!
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I had this too, but can't remember if I had this after updating the ROm to the dopod one or before, so it might just be a bug in the HTC ROM.
I have this problem (sometimes) and I am using the standard HTC ROM.
I have also this problem sometime.
But now I don't see this message anymore.... (no change of ROM but I unticked the flag in settigns / connexion ./ USB -> PC / advanced network )
It might have nothing to do of course.
It could also come from the key : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/comm/RNDISFN1/Parms/Tcpip which is by default = 1 => need a DHCP to find a IP address
or not )
I think it's just a windows mobile "feature". I get it on my 3600, used to get it on my wizard with various firmware versions...it never went away. Always really random.
Get used to it
nicoloco said:
I have also this problem sometime.
But now I don't see this message anymore.... (no change of ROM but I unticked the flag in settigns / connexion ./ USB -> PC / advanced network )
It might have nothing to do of course.
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In fact it has nothing to do with that. I don't use the advanced network settings for USB to PC (my firewall blocks the activesync connection if I do) but I still get that error message once in a while.
I think the error message is displayed when the DHCP lease expires. If one connects to a WLAN or via GPRS often enough to renew the address before the lease expires then the message doesn't show.