Activesync Kills Wireless

I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.

My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.

When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA connection
(Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).

If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.

If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my wireless
is not killed.

If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain network
connectivity.

Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain stability.

My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music transfers,
no license updates.

My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't do
this at work.

My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire This
means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another desk.

Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere can
I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.

Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an email
address for the Activesync developers?

Thanks

---
Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.

MS is aware of it, but I have no idea what, if anything, they can or will do
about it. I suppose another choice would be to run Exchange Server and sync
via 802.11 from the device, but that might be costly for a home system...

Paul T.

"Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
>
> My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
>
> When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA connection
> (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
>
> If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
>
> If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my wireless
> is not killed.
>
> If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain network
> connectivity.
>
> Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain stability.
>
> My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
> have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music transfers,
> no license updates.
>
> My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
> link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't do
> this at work.
>
> My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire This
> means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another desk.
>
> Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere can
> I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
> doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an email
> address for the Activesync developers?
>
> Thanks
>
> ---
> Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
> MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.

Hi,
Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the 2200 card
you have. This should resolve the problem.


--
Chris De Herrera
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
http://www.tabletpctalk.com
http://www.pocketpctalk.com
http://www.mobilitytalk.com

ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm

"Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
>
> My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
>
> When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA connection
> (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
>
> If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
>
> If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my wireless
> is not killed.
>
> If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain network
> connectivity.
>
> Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain stability.
>
> My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
> have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music transfers,
> no license updates.
>
> My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
> link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't do
> this at work.
>
> My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire This
> means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another desk.
>
> Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere can
> I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
> doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an email
> address for the Activesync developers?
>
> Thanks
>
> ---
> Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
> MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.

Hi!
Unfortunately, the suggestion to install the latest wireless LAN card
drivers did not work (at least not for me). I also have the problem that the
WPA-secured connection between my notebook (Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG card)
running Windows XP Pro SP2 and my wireless router is killed when my windows
mobile 5 device is connected via USB. The computer has to be restarted for a
reliable reconnection (before a restart, the connection is established for
several seconds and then crashes again, reconnects, crashes etc.). It's right
that an open connection without encryption is not killed.
The latest Intel driver does not resolve the problem, nor does it the latest
ActiveSync 4.1 version. Apparently we just have to wait and hope for a bug
fix.
Thomas Pressel

"Chris De Herrera" schrieb:

> Hi,
> Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the 2200 card
> you have. This should resolve the problem.
>
>
> --
> Chris De Herrera
> http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
> http://www.tabletpctalk.com
> http://www.pocketpctalk.com
> http://www.mobilitytalk.com
>
> ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
> http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm
>
> "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> >I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
> >
> > My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
> >
> > When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA connection
> > (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
> >
> > If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
> >
> > If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my wireless
> > is not killed.
> >
> > If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain network
> > connectivity.
> >
> > Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain stability.
> >
> > My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
> > have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music transfers,
> > no license updates.
> >
> > My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
> > link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't do
> > this at work.
> >
> > My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire This
> > means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another desk.
> >
> > Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere can
> > I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
> > doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
> >
> > Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an email
> > address for the Activesync developers?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > ---
> > Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
> > MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
>
>
>
>
>
>

I talked to one of the AS team guys. They've apparently been into it quite
a bit without identifying one particular element on their end as
responsible, although they said that they found several elements where wired
connections, even though over USB like ActiveSync, were favored over those
which were wireless like your built-in WiFi connection. They're still
puzzling over the WPA vs. WEP thing. I hope that one of them will reply in
this thread.

In the mean time, here were the, admittedly fluffy, suggestions for trying
to figure out what on the laptop might be responsible:

Go through "Systray icons" shown in Sytem's Systray or Services running
locally on the Laptop which is exhibiting this kind of issue and try to
locate an app or utility or service which might be responsible for this kind
of behavior. Normally I would look for an app whose description might say
something like "Config free" or "Automatic connection manager" and would
disable it or, if it is a service, then stop it and see if this fixes the
issue or not.

Paul T.

"Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" <ptobey no spam AT no instrument no spam DOT com>
wrote in message news:...
> MS is aware of it, but I have no idea what, if anything, they can or will
> do about it. I suppose another choice would be to run Exchange Server and
> sync via 802.11 from the device, but that might be costly for a home
> system...
>
> Paul T.
>
> "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
>>
>> My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
>>
>> When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA connection
>> (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
>>
>> If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
>>
>> If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my wireless
>> is not killed.
>>
>> If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain network
>> connectivity.
>>
>> Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain stability.
>>
>> My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
>> have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music transfers,
>> no license updates.
>>
>> My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
>> link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't do
>> this at work.
>>
>> My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire This
>> means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another desk.
>>
>> Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere can
>> I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
>> doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
>>
>> Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an email
>> address for the Activesync developers?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> ---
>> Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
>> MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
>
>

Yep, the Intel drivers don't solve the problem. I've contacted Intel (they
won't take responsibility). I've contacted Sony (Intel told me to contact my
notebook manufacturer) and they won't help. So, Microsoft, let's get this
fixed. I really don't think many home users like myself want to run an
Exchange server or switch to WEP. The easy answer would be to allow AS to
sync wirelessly using my wireless LAN. Can't be that hard to add that
feature since it was used in past versions of AS. Pretty sad...

"Thomas Pressel" wrote:

> Hi!
> Unfortunately, the suggestion to install the latest wireless LAN card
> drivers did not work (at least not for me). I also have the problem that the
> WPA-secured connection between my notebook (Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG card)
> running Windows XP Pro SP2 and my wireless router is killed when my windows
> mobile 5 device is connected via USB. The computer has to be restarted for a
> reliable reconnection (before a restart, the connection is established for
> several seconds and then crashes again, reconnects, crashes etc.). It's right
> that an open connection without encryption is not killed.
> The latest Intel driver does not resolve the problem, nor does it the latest
> ActiveSync 4.1 version. Apparently we just have to wait and hope for a bug
> fix.
> Thomas Pressel
>
> "Chris De Herrera" schrieb:
>
> > Hi,
> > Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the 2200 card
> > you have. This should resolve the problem.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Chris De Herrera
> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
> > http://www.tabletpctalk.com
> > http://www.pocketpctalk.com
> > http://www.mobilitytalk.com
> >
> > ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm
> >
> > "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
> > news:...
> > >I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
> > >
> > > My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
> > >
> > > When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA connection
> > > (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
> > >
> > > If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
> > >
> > > If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my wireless
> > > is not killed.
> > >
> > > If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain network
> > > connectivity.
> > >
> > > Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain stability.
> > >
> > > My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
> > > have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music transfers,
> > > no license updates.
> > >
> > > My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
> > > link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't do
> > > this at work.
> > >
> > > My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire This
> > > means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another desk.
> > >
> > > Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere can
> > > I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
> > > doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an email
> > > address for the Activesync developers?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
> > > MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

Please post *very* specific information on what hardware you are using, PC
and access point, what OS, and any network, virus protection, firewall, VPN,
etc. software. Also, are you using WPA-PSK or are you authenticating with
some EAP server and using WPA-TKIP? Please describe the network setup as
thoroughly as you can.

I'm trying to get a contact on the AS team to either join the thread or talk
to you directly. They'll need to be able to go down to the store and buy
exactly what you have to duplicate the problem, though.

Paul T.

"Browning" <> wrote in message
news:12E4EF8A-DEF0-4D2E-AB9D-...
> Yep, the Intel drivers don't solve the problem. I've contacted Intel
> (they
> won't take responsibility). I've contacted Sony (Intel told me to contact
> my
> notebook manufacturer) and they won't help. So, Microsoft, let's get this
> fixed. I really don't think many home users like myself want to run an
> Exchange server or switch to WEP. The easy answer would be to allow AS to
> sync wirelessly using my wireless LAN. Can't be that hard to add that
> feature since it was used in past versions of AS. Pretty sad...
>
> "Thomas Pressel" wrote:
>
>> Hi!
>> Unfortunately, the suggestion to install the latest wireless LAN card
>> drivers did not work (at least not for me). I also have the problem that
>> the
>> WPA-secured connection between my notebook (Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
>> card)
>> running Windows XP Pro SP2 and my wireless router is killed when my
>> windows
>> mobile 5 device is connected via USB. The computer has to be restarted
>> for a
>> reliable reconnection (before a restart, the connection is established
>> for
>> several seconds and then crashes again, reconnects, crashes etc.). It's
>> right
>> that an open connection without encryption is not killed.
>> The latest Intel driver does not resolve the problem, nor does it the
>> latest
>> ActiveSync 4.1 version. Apparently we just have to wait and hope for a
>> bug
>> fix.
>> Thomas Pressel
>>
>> "Chris De Herrera" schrieb:
>>
>> > Hi,
>> > Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the 2200
>> > card
>> > you have. This should resolve the problem.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Chris De Herrera
>> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
>> > http://www.tabletpctalk.com
>> > http://www.pocketpctalk.com
>> > http://www.mobilitytalk.com
>> >
>> > ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
>> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm
>> >
>> > "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
>> > news:...
>> > >I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
>> > >
>> > > My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
>> > >
>> > > When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA
>> > > connection
>> > > (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
>> > >
>> > > If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
>> > >
>> > > If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my
>> > > wireless
>> > > is not killed.
>> > >
>> > > If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain
>> > > network
>> > > connectivity.
>> > >
>> > > Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain
>> > > stability.
>> > >
>> > > My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
>> > > have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music
>> > > transfers,
>> > > no license updates.
>> > >
>> > > My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
>> > > link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't
>> > > do
>> > > this at work.
>> > >
>> > > My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire
>> > > This
>> > > means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another
>> > > desk.
>> > >
>> > > Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere
>> > > can
>> > > I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
>> > > doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
>> > >
>> > > Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an
>> > > email
>> > > address for the Activesync developers?
>> > >
>> > > Thanks
>> > >
>> > > ---
>> > > Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
>> > > MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >

I am using a Sony Vaio VGN-A250 with the Intel 2200BG wireless. ZoneAlarm
Security Suite for anti-virus and firewall protection. The problem exists
with or without ZoneAlarm running. I am using a Linksys WRT54GS - Wireless-G
Broadband Router with SpeedBooster V1.0 or 1.1 (not sure). I have the
network in mixed mode, WPA-PSK, MAC Address filtering "on". Nothing fancy or
intricate here.

"Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" wrote:

> Please post *very* specific information on what hardware you are using, PC
> and access point, what OS, and any network, virus protection, firewall, VPN,
> etc. software. Also, are you using WPA-PSK or are you authenticating with
> some EAP server and using WPA-TKIP? Please describe the network setup as
> thoroughly as you can.
>
> I'm trying to get a contact on the AS team to either join the thread or talk
> to you directly. They'll need to be able to go down to the store and buy
> exactly what you have to duplicate the problem, though.
>
> Paul T.
>
> "Browning" <> wrote in message
> news:12E4EF8A-DEF0-4D2E-AB9D-...
> > Yep, the Intel drivers don't solve the problem. I've contacted Intel
> > (they
> > won't take responsibility). I've contacted Sony (Intel told me to contact
> > my
> > notebook manufacturer) and they won't help. So, Microsoft, let's get this
> > fixed. I really don't think many home users like myself want to run an
> > Exchange server or switch to WEP. The easy answer would be to allow AS to
> > sync wirelessly using my wireless LAN. Can't be that hard to add that
> > feature since it was used in past versions of AS. Pretty sad...
> >
> > "Thomas Pressel" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi!
> >> Unfortunately, the suggestion to install the latest wireless LAN card
> >> drivers did not work (at least not for me). I also have the problem that
> >> the
> >> WPA-secured connection between my notebook (Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
> >> card)
> >> running Windows XP Pro SP2 and my wireless router is killed when my
> >> windows
> >> mobile 5 device is connected via USB. The computer has to be restarted
> >> for a
> >> reliable reconnection (before a restart, the connection is established
> >> for
> >> several seconds and then crashes again, reconnects, crashes etc.). It's
> >> right
> >> that an open connection without encryption is not killed.
> >> The latest Intel driver does not resolve the problem, nor does it the
> >> latest
> >> ActiveSync 4.1 version. Apparently we just have to wait and hope for a
> >> bug
> >> fix.
> >> Thomas Pressel
> >>
> >> "Chris De Herrera" schrieb:
> >>
> >> > Hi,
> >> > Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the 2200
> >> > card
> >> > you have. This should resolve the problem.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Chris De Herrera
> >> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
> >> > http://www.tabletpctalk.com
> >> > http://www.pocketpctalk.com
> >> > http://www.mobilitytalk.com
> >> >
> >> > ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
> >> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm
> >> >
> >> > "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:...
> >> > >I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
> >> > >
> >> > > My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
> >> > >
> >> > > When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA
> >> > > connection
> >> > > (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
> >> > >
> >> > > If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
> >> > >
> >> > > If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my
> >> > > wireless
> >> > > is not killed.
> >> > >
> >> > > If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain
> >> > > network
> >> > > connectivity.
> >> > >
> >> > > Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain
> >> > > stability.
> >> > >
> >> > > My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
> >> > > have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music
> >> > > transfers,
> >> > > no license updates.
> >> > >
> >> > > My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
> >> > > link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't
> >> > > do
> >> > > this at work.
> >> > >
> >> > > My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire
> >> > > This
> >> > > means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another
> >> > > desk.
> >> > >
> >> > > Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere
> >> > > can
> >> > > I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
> >> > > doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
> >> > >
> >> > > Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an
> >> > > email
> >> > > address for the Activesync developers?
> >> > >
> >> > > Thanks
> >> > >
> >> > > ---
> >> > > Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
> >> > > MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>
>

Thanks. The specific info should be helpful to MS in trying to fix this.
They say that they'll join the thread soon.

Paul T.

<> wrote in message
news:...
> Paul,
>
> I'm having the exact problem, in fact I posted regarding this a while
> ago (October 05), in a thread in which you posted as well.
>
> If it's any help, here's my info
>
> IBM T42 laptop
> WIndows XP Pro SP2
> No VPN software
>
> Intel PRO 2200BG wireless card - driver ver. 9.0.39 (earlier versions
> did not solve the problem)
>
> Netgear DG834GT wireless router latest firmware (though I had the dame
> problem with a Linksys router as well)
>
> running WPA-PSK (no problem if I run WEP)
>
> Norton AV 2004 with latest defs
> Kerio personal firewall
>
>
> For more info, you can also see the following threads where people
> with similar experiences have posted :
>
> http://tinyurl.com/amtwa (google groups link)
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ayxry (also google groups)
>
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30397
> I started the above thread
> Interestingly, someone posted here that the whole wireless network
> comes down when they try to sync, and another person seconds this.
>
>
> http://forums.computers.toshiba-euro...ID=27106#27106
>
> http://www.tekguru.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7267
>
>
> I can be reached on the following:
>
> mr1 (NO SPAM) at (NO SPAM) RANDERY (NO SPAM) dot com
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Mehul
>
>
>
> On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 09:14:02 -0700, "Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" <ptobey no
> spam AT no instrument no spam DOT com> wrote:
>
>>Please post *very* specific information on what hardware you are using, PC
>>and access point, what OS, and any network, virus protection, firewall,
>>VPN,
>>etc. software. Also, are you using WPA-PSK or are you authenticating with
>>some EAP server and using WPA-TKIP? Please describe the network setup as
>>thoroughly as you can.
>>
>>I'm trying to get a contact on the AS team to either join the thread or
>>talk
>>to you directly. They'll need to be able to go down to the store and buy
>>exactly what you have to duplicate the problem, though.
>>
>>Paul T.
>>
>>"Browning" <> wrote in message
>>news:12E4EF8A-DEF0-4D2E-AB9D-...
>>> Yep, the Intel drivers don't solve the problem. I've contacted Intel
>>> (they
>>> won't take responsibility). I've contacted Sony (Intel told me to
>>> contact
>>> my
>>> notebook manufacturer) and they won't help. So, Microsoft, let's get
>>> this
>>> fixed. I really don't think many home users like myself want to run an
>>> Exchange server or switch to WEP. The easy answer would be to allow AS
>>> to
>>> sync wirelessly using my wireless LAN. Can't be that hard to add that
>>> feature since it was used in past versions of AS. Pretty sad...
>>>
>>> "Thomas Pressel" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi!
>>>> Unfortunately, the suggestion to install the latest wireless LAN card
>>>> drivers did not work (at least not for me). I also have the problem
>>>> that
>>>> the
>>>> WPA-secured connection between my notebook (Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
>>>> card)
>>>> running Windows XP Pro SP2 and my wireless router is killed when my
>>>> windows
>>>> mobile 5 device is connected via USB. The computer has to be restarted
>>>> for a
>>>> reliable reconnection (before a restart, the connection is established
>>>> for
>>>> several seconds and then crashes again, reconnects, crashes etc.). It's
>>>> right
>>>> that an open connection without encryption is not killed.
>>>> The latest Intel driver does not resolve the problem, nor does it the
>>>> latest
>>>> ActiveSync 4.1 version. Apparently we just have to wait and hope for a
>>>> bug
>>>> fix.
>>>> Thomas Pressel
>>>>
>>>> "Chris De Herrera" schrieb:
>>>>
>>>> > Hi,
>>>> > Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the
>>>> > 2200
>>>> > card
>>>> > you have. This should resolve the problem.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
>>>> > Chris De Herrera
>>>> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
>>>> > http://www.tabletpctalk.com
>>>> > http://www.pocketpctalk.com
>>>> > http://www.mobilitytalk.com
>>>> >
>>>> > ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
>>>> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm
>>>> >
>>>> > "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
>>>> > news:...
>>>> > >I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without
>>>> > > issue.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA
>>>> > > connection
>>>> > > (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
>>>> > >
>>>> > > If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my
>>>> > > wireless
>>>> > > is not killed.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain
>>>> > > network
>>>> > > connectivity.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain
>>>> > > stability.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately
>>>> > > Microsoft
>>>> > > have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music
>>>> > > transfers,
>>>> > > no license updates.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my
>>>> > > wireless
>>>> > > link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't
>>>> > > do
>>>> > > this at work.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire
>>>> > > This
>>>> > > means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another
>>>> > > desk.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But
>>>> > > nowhere
>>>> > > can
>>>> > > I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
>>>> > > doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an
>>>> > > email
>>>> > > address for the Activesync developers?
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Thanks
>>>> > >
>>>> > > ---
>>>> > > Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
>>>> > > MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>

If it helps, some more specific information about my hardware / software setup:
Notebook (Toshiba Satellite M50), Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG card, latest
Intel driver (should be 9.0.3). Windows XP Professional SP2 with latest
updates, F-Secure Antivirus 2006, Windows XP firewall enabled. Netgear
DG834GB Wireless router (latest Firmware 2.10.22), MAC address filtering on,
WPA-PSK encryption. Mobile device is HP hx2790 (Windows Mobile 5.0).
ActiveSync 4.1 installed.
Hope these details help to fix the problem.
Regards,
Thomas Pressel

"Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" schrieb:

> Please post *very* specific information on what hardware you are using, PC
> and access point, what OS, and any network, virus protection, firewall, VPN,
> etc. software. Also, are you using WPA-PSK or are you authenticating with
> some EAP server and using WPA-TKIP? Please describe the network setup as
> thoroughly as you can.
>
> I'm trying to get a contact on the AS team to either join the thread or talk
> to you directly. They'll need to be able to go down to the store and buy
> exactly what you have to duplicate the problem, though.
>
> Paul T.
>
> "Browning" <> wrote in message
> news:12E4EF8A-DEF0-4D2E-AB9D-...
> > Yep, the Intel drivers don't solve the problem. I've contacted Intel
> > (they
> > won't take responsibility). I've contacted Sony (Intel told me to contact
> > my
> > notebook manufacturer) and they won't help. So, Microsoft, let's get this
> > fixed. I really don't think many home users like myself want to run an
> > Exchange server or switch to WEP. The easy answer would be to allow AS to
> > sync wirelessly using my wireless LAN. Can't be that hard to add that
> > feature since it was used in past versions of AS. Pretty sad...
> >
> > "Thomas Pressel" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi!
> >> Unfortunately, the suggestion to install the latest wireless LAN card
> >> drivers did not work (at least not for me). I also have the problem that
> >> the
> >> WPA-secured connection between my notebook (Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
> >> card)
> >> running Windows XP Pro SP2 and my wireless router is killed when my
> >> windows
> >> mobile 5 device is connected via USB. The computer has to be restarted
> >> for a
> >> reliable reconnection (before a restart, the connection is established
> >> for
> >> several seconds and then crashes again, reconnects, crashes etc.). It's
> >> right
> >> that an open connection without encryption is not killed.
> >> The latest Intel driver does not resolve the problem, nor does it the
> >> latest
> >> ActiveSync 4.1 version. Apparently we just have to wait and hope for a
> >> bug
> >> fix.
> >> Thomas Pressel
> >>
> >> "Chris De Herrera" schrieb:
> >>
> >> > Hi,
> >> > Please visit Intel's website and install the latest update for the 2200
> >> > card
> >> > you have. This should resolve the problem.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Chris De Herrera
> >> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
> >> > http://www.tabletpctalk.com
> >> > http://www.pocketpctalk.com
> >> > http://www.mobilitytalk.com
> >> >
> >> > ActiveSync 4.x Troubleshooting Guide -
> >> > http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/acti...shoot-as4x.htm
> >> >
> >> > "Andrew Meldrum" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:...
> >> > >I have just updated my ppc2003 O2 XDA mini to a WM5.0 O2 Atom.
> >> > >
> >> > > My mini could sync to my wireless laptop using AS 4.1 without issue.
> >> > >
> >> > > When I try to sync the Atom via USB it kills my 802.11g WPA
> >> > > connection
> >> > > (Intel 2200 to Billion 7402vgo).
> >> > >
> >> > > If I sync via Bluetooth my wireless is not killed.
> >> > >
> >> > > If I sync via USB with WPA-PSK turned off (unencrypted link) my
> >> > > wireless
> >> > > is not killed.
> >> > >
> >> > > If I sync via USB with a physical ethernet connection I maintain
> >> > > network
> >> > > connectivity.
> >> > >
> >> > > Once my wireless is killed the laptop needs a reboot to regain
> >> > > stability.
> >> > >
> >> > > My easiest solution is to sync via Bluetooth, unfortunately Microsoft
> >> > > have seen fit to disable WMP10 sync via bluetooth - no music
> >> > > transfers,
> >> > > no license updates.
> >> > >
> >> > > My second easiest solution is to disable WPA-PSK and run my wireless
> >> > > link unencrypted. Like yeah, I really want to do this! Also I can't
> >> > > do
> >> > > this at work.
> >> > >
> >> > > My third easiest solution is to tether my laptop to a blue wire
> >> > > This
> >> > > means I can't work at my desk at work, I need to move to another
> >> > > desk.
> >> > >
> >> > > Doing a google search shows this is a confirmed problem. But nowhere
> >> > > can
> >> > > I see suggestions that MS might fix this *BUG*. The MS website also
> >> > > doesn't list any support options for ActiveStink.
> >> > >
> >> > > Does anyone have suggestions apart from these three choices, or an
> >> > > email
> >> > > address for the Activesync developers?
> >> > >
> >> > > Thanks
> >> > >
> >> > > ---
> >> > > Getting a new WM5.0 device? $800
> >> > > MS Removing 802.11 sync? Plain Stupid.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>
>