I managed to finally figure out how to use activesync without having to use a cradle. So far I haven't had the troubles that I have had when I used the cable and cradle. No more inactive activesync, can't synchronize errors, and having to restart activesync every few hours or so.
I managed to have activesync running for 2 days straight without any problems and restart of any sorts. This leads me to beleive that using wifi with activesync is more stable than using a usb/cradle.
My question is, can I completely abandon the USB/cradle when upgrading ROM, app installs, or anything that has to do with using the cradle and usb cables?
I don't know the answer for certain but I should think so.
What I need to know is how to sync using wifi without it trying to access GPRS instead.
Any ideas?
My 2s is configured to access wifi first (I think the setting is under the wifi config). If wifi isn't available, then it tried to access GPRS. My carrier charges an arm and a leg to use gprs, so I never configure the phone to access my carrier's GPRS. I rely on free public WIFI access and my home WIFI access to do all my internet jobs.
You'll still need the USB for ROM updates; everything else you can do over WiFi or BT.
wifi
Hi nomad,
im trying to configure my laptop wifi (peer-to-peer) and 2s. My 2s can connect to laptop wifi but the activesync is not performing connection or no connection at all. appreciate your help.
thanks.
@3waygeek, Thanks as I have not tried update anything since I pay a service to upgrade my things on my PPC. Sprite also does not like to backup via WiFi. I had to connect the PPC to the cradle.
@hoobas, I have WinXp/Sp2 installed. I have not had any problems connecting other than the occasional ActiveSync annoyance when I'm connecting with the USB cable. I'm sorry that I can't help you. I have not experience your problems so I can not give you a diagnosis.
wifi and MS Activsync
hi nomadman
can u let me know how u set up wifi to sync activesync? i have a WLAN at home and cannot see where the option is to use wifi to sync MS Activesync.
I also want to get away from having to use the cradle each time i want to sync . AT present i am doing it using infrared which is ok but like u said wifi must be better.
Also, i have two machines (a laptop and a desktop) in my wifi network. Desktop is hardwired and laptop hangs off wirelessly. How will my xda IIs know which machine to sync with?
cheers
azeem
ActiveSync starts automiatically on USB, serial, and Bluetooth connections. You'll have to use the ActiveSync link located on your PPC to connect to the PC via WiFi. This is assuming that ActiveSync does work on both your PPC and desktop. So it's best to connect to ActiveSync at least once via cradle before going ActiveSync via WiFi.
Only install ActiveSync on either your lappy or your deskop, but not on both. One limitation with ActiveSync is that you can not use more than two partnerships without some fiddling around with your PPC and your networked PC.
About Cradle ActiveSync.
Uninstall ActiveSync -> Reboot PC -> Reinstall Active Sync 3.8 and don't touch any thing or open any programs while installation is in progress.
Mine is working like a charm
nomadman said:
I managed to finally figure out how to use activesync without having to use a cradle.
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How did you do it?
I've used the search function but I couldn't find anything about it.
Thanks,
Dino
OK, got it to work, too. Very nice
But I had to set my Network Connection from "Internet" to "Work".
Is it possible to use both settings? My Wireless LAN connects also
to the internet, so I won't switch everytime I want to sync or surf.
Dino
Re: wifi
hoobas said:
Hi nomad,
im trying to configure my laptop wifi (peer-to-peer) and 2s. My 2s can connect to laptop wifi but the activesync is not performing connection or no connection at all. appreciate your help.
thanks.
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Hi hoobas, how do you configure your laptap wifi for peer-to-peer? (this is quite off topic ) been trying to do this for sometime. thanks
Here is a great site site that might help some of you guys out.
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/activesync/installation.htm#Installation:
hlim,
go to settings, network connections, right click wireless connections, click properties...
tab to wireless networks, click add...
enter your ssid, and click the "ad hoc" at the lower portion of the form...
hope it helps...
hoobas said:
hlim,
go to settings, network connections, right click wireless connections, click properties...
tab to wireless networks, click add...
enter your ssid, and click the "ad hoc" at the lower portion of the form...
hope it helps...
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Thanks a lot how about the settings on the computer side?
Re: wifi and MS Activsync
azeemakhtar said:
hi nomadman
can u let me know how u set up wifi to sync activesync? i have a WLAN at home and cannot see where the option is to use wifi to sync MS Activesync.
I also want to get away from having to use the cradle each time i want to sync . AT present i am doing it using infrared which is ok but like u said wifi must be better.
Also, i have two machines (a laptop and a desktop) in my wifi network. Desktop is hardwired and laptop hangs off wirelessly. How will my xda IIs know which machine to sync with?
cheers
azeem
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In the network settings of yr phone, enter the ip address of machine you want to sync with as WINS server. That will tell yr phone which machine it has to connect to. You can set up peak and offpeak timings in the mobile schedule of activsync on ye PDA, so that it can sync every 10 or 15 mins .
Sorry if my question is too noobish. I have read so many articles talking about establishing wifi sync between a wifi enabled PPC and a wifi enabled PC, but havent been able to do yet. Do i have to have another software to enable the connection ?
Can any one please explain slowly and in detail how you could do that, i've been searching for quite a long time but still no result. And 1 more question is that after i can sync through wifi between my O22s and my laptop, does it affect the wifi connection of my laptop and my O22s? A bit silly right but i'm a new user and i'm not in IT field also. Thanks for any suggestion from you guys.
@azeemakhtar,
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/multiplepartnerships.htm
@ducga,
1. Install ActiveSync 3.8 on your lappy or PC, but not on both.
2. connect to activesync via cradle first.
3. remove unit from the cradle and reset.
4. click on the ActiveSync link on your PPC and tap on the Sync button.
* The above procedure should be able to get activesync working via wifi as long as there isn't a setting problem in your router managment or firewall.
* The above precedure should work if your are able to connect to the interent on your PPC via wifi.
nomadman said:
1. Install ActiveSync 3.8 on your lappy or PC, but not on both.
2. connect to activesync via cradle first.
3. remove unit from the cradle and reset.
4. click on the ActiveSync link on your PPC and tap on the Sync button.
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I also have to do the following:
3a. Click Start / settings / connections / Network cards
3b. Select Network Adapters
3c. Change 'My network card connects to' from 'The Internet' change to 'Work'
3d. Close, reset (for luck)
3e. Open ActiveSync on your desktop PC, select File / connection settings / and tick allow Network Ethernet !!
4. Now when you click on the ActiveSync link on your PPC and tap on the Sync button - it won't try to use GPRS to connect and WiFi will be listed as your Work connection.
I always have to change my network card settings back to 'The Internet' before I can browse again.
Rich
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azeemakhtar said:
i have two machines (a laptop and a desktop) in my wifi network. Desktop is hardwired and laptop hangs off wirelessly. How will my xda IIs know which machine to sync with?
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Go to ActiveSync on your XDA, click tools, options.
It will say "When syncing remotely with a PC Use this PC:"
It should list the network name of the PC you currently have a partnership with. i.e. "TOMSLAPTOP"
Rich
Please can some one help me with how to connect my Tmobile UK MDA III to activesync wirelessly? I have tried, my UX50 can hotsyn wireless, thought it would be easier with microsoft. Please help
read these 2
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=2417
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3163
Wireless sync
I have read those, but i meant with Wifi, I have a wireless router that works with MAC filtering, my pda is on the list and it can surf the web at home, but i thought about syncing when i am downstairs in the kitchen or living room, i could do this with my UX50, turn on Wifi and hotsync wirelessly. So i went through the Active syn and it seems to have this feature i see it, but i can;t configure correctly. Please any help will be good.
Why dont you use Bluetooth to sync with your PC for surf web wireless ?
This way is quite good.
I have no problem to connect to the internet (to update weather, news etc) when I connect my P3300 to my desktop (which connect to the internet through a hardwire modem and a hardwire router). When I connect the P3300 to my laptop (the laptop is connect to internet through the WIFI rounter), I then cannot update those weather or news in my P3300. What setup do I need to change in the P3300 in order to be able to get to the internet through the laptop's WIFI connection? Thank you for any help.
Should happen automatically if you have a standing ActiveSync connection. No special settings needed. On the other hand - Check your firewall. Maybe some soft on the laptop is preventing your PDA from getting access to the internet!
Thanks Theonly1....one other thing though, I am using Vista ultimate x32....
not tried this yet but....just plug in and it will recognise the phone as a modem or GSM connection for internet surfing on the laptop?
Thanks again
Thanks for the feedback
Hi,
Thanks for the feedback. I have try to disable the firewall, but it still cannot connect to the internet. By the way, the laptop us window XT. If I enable the WIFI on the P3300, then it can connect to the internet by it's own WIFI. But if I disable it's own WIFI, then it did not connect to the internet throught the laptop's WIFI connection. I think there must be some setting in the network connection, so that it will be able to use the laptops WIFI and get information through it. But I do not know how. Any help is appreciated. Thanks again
hello
i use the achilles_ROM_ver_3_YouTube the acivesync is enable but i can't update my weather programm
can any body help me
tanks
disconnect the cable to close active sync mode and update it over gprs or 3g connection
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rachid202446 said:
hello
i use the achilles_ROM_ver_3_YouTube the acivesync is enable but i can't update my weather programm
can any body help me
tanks
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Hi, I have the same ROM and for me it is not a problem to update the Weather program. Maybe it is comes in handy to explain your method to of connecting (to PC, WiFi)
For me; I update it all through WiFi with success (Weather, email, QuickGPS). I haven't tried it yet with active sync.
Regards
kerni said:
disconnect the cable to close active sync mode and update it over gprs or 3g connection
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I'm sure he could've guessed that answer. But I doubt thats what he wants, like me he might have a very high fee to connect over GRPS and 3G is not an option as its not a even feature of the P3300.
I also have problems syncing and connecting to the internet via activesync sometimes, the best course of action for me was to disconnect the phone form the PC, kill activesync on the phone and reconnect to the PC, if that doesnt work try a soft reset on the phone and try again.
7 minute solution when active sync not works
jcschrijver said:
Hi, I have the same ROM and for me it is not a problem to update the Weather program. Maybe it is comes in handy to explain your method to of connecting (to PC, WiFi)
For me; I update it all through WiFi with success (Weather, email, QuickGPS). I haven't tried it yet with active sync.
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Mostly the problem occurs when connecting to 2 different PC's.
What works for me ( I usually sync with 2 pc's; Work & @Home) when connecting with active sync not succesfull;
- I back up all my information with PIMbackup [1-2 minutes]
- Remove a partnership (or both) on my Artemis (Backup, because removing a partnership deletes appointments, contacts, call logs, tasks, etc.) [< 1 minute]
- Reconnect through active sync and setup a new partnership, in general is the problem-not-be-able-to-sync solved [3-4 minutes]
I hope this will work for you
Regards
Why skype doesn't work via active sync? It says that it's impossible to connect and check my network connection... But Opera and youtube work well!
Can you help me please?
Thanx!
The first time you use Skype, it needs to be connected via Wifi or a mobile internet connection. After the initial setup, you can use Skype via active sync.
Thank you very much for your answer! I'll try it asap!
Good luck, let me know if it works!
It worked well via wifi, but is impossible to connect via active sync!
Now is a bit better cause I can at least access to the skype interface but my status is always gray cause I'm not connected...
It is the last version of both skype and active sync...
I' ve found this from on http://support.skype.com:
Does Skype for Windows® phones work with ActiveSync connection?
Yes, using Skype for Windows® phones with ActiveSync does work. Sometimes however you cannot connect to Skype with first or second try.
We recommend using ActiveSync connection only for chatting.
Anyway it doesn't connect afeter many tries...
I had the same problem a while back. I'm not sure what has fixed it, perhaps I have flashed some ROMs in the meantime...
On a skype forum, I recall people were guessing whether it had to do with the Active Sync 4.5 setting 'This computer is connected to' (work/internet). I don't think it helps, but it's worth a shot.
I have the same problem. The skype does not work when connected through acivesync. It works with wifi. Is there a solution to this problem.....?