Re: Can't get connection with CE.NET 4.2 Device

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r_z_aret_at_pen_fact.com
Date: 03/04/05

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    Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 16:01:04 -0500

    On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:37:01 -0800, "Niki"
    <Niki@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

    >I am trying to get up and running developing applications for rugged handhelds.
    >
    >One of the units is based on Pocket PC 2003, which connects like a dream and
    >I can deploy applications to etc. no problem.
    >
    >The other unit is running is running CE.NEt 4.2, and after two days I still
    >can't initiate a connection - let alone deploying applications! I have tried
    >activesync versions 3.7, 3.7.1 and 3.8. The Microsoft website recommends
    >Activesync 3.5 for CE.NET 4.1 so I thought I'd try that, but it isn't
    >available for download any more.

    What kind of connection (infra red, serial, USB, Ethernet)? Ethernet
    won't work until you connect via some other method _and_ set up a
    partnership. For the others, make sure you've set the handheld to use
    that method when connecting, and make sure you've set ActiveSync on
    the "desktop" (other end of ActiveSync) to allow that type.

    Some handhelds have an option to connect manually (user explicitly
    starts ActiveSync on handheld) or automatically (ActiveSync starts as
    soon as physical connection is made). If both are available, try both.
    Also, try letting ActiveSync on the "desktop" initiate the connection
    (File->Get Connected). I've had a couple of handhelds that needed
    extra coaxing: start ActiveSync manually on the handheld _and_ start
    Get Connected on the "desktop".

    >
    >I have NOT set up a synchronisation partnership with the PPC device, and it
    >is physically disconnected from the PC, so that isn't interfering.
    >
    >I'm at my wits end - can anyone help, please?
    >
    >Thanks!

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    Robert E. Zaret, eMVP
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