Re: Accessing Internet While in Sync Cradle

On 28 Feb 2006 20:54:53 -0800, "Doug" <> wrote:

>I am a relatively new user of a PPC-6700 using ActiveSync 4.1. When my
>device is in its cradle and hooked up to ActiveSync, I can't access the
>internet: I get a "Cannot Connect" balloon when I try. Is this behavior
>normal? Should I be doing something different to enable access in this
>state?

You should be able to connect - are you running any firewall software,
and what are you trying to access and from where (ie www.microsoft.com
in IE Mobile)

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Hi,
In Activesync 4.1 on the desktop, File - Connection Settings does the
connection go to The Internet? If it is set to work then you won't be able
to access websites.


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"Doug" <> wrote in message
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> The only firewall s/w I and running is that which was installed with
> WinXP SP2. I am on a network behind a router that does NAT, but
> obviously am hardly unique in that regard.
>
> The problem occurs when accessing www.microsoft.com as well as all
> other websites.
>