[andyclap]

Critical communications services have failed to start. To correct
this error, try resetting the device..."

Me too on this one, got quite exited when the actisync beeps went off, but then got the above message.

Any ideas?

[andyclap]

Critical communications services have failed to start. To correct
this error, try resetting the device..."

Me too on this one, got quite exited when the actisync beeps went off, but then got the above message.

Any ideas?

[andyclap]

Got it working, yay!

The main problem is that most service providers seem to block the required ports over GPRS. I set up a normal GSM dial-up connection to my ISP under the work connections, and it synched first time.

Also, you'll need to identify what logon name to use, so that you don't connect as guest - this is in HKLM\Ident\User on the device - change it to the username on the PC under which you normally use activesync.

[Underwater Mike]

I used to RAS okay using PPC2002. Now, after upgrading my Axim to WM2003, I can't get RAS to work. All the required ports on my NAT router are forwarded as before, and I'm using Pocket Hosts the same as before. Nothing has changed except the OS (I put all the settings as they were under 2K2).

Is there something different about doing this under 2003 vs. 2002? I'm away from my desktop for a while and can't get my &^!@ email. :?

[ctmagnus]

WM2003 sometimes doesn't require a hosts file. Many people are finding that if they remove their desktop entry from Pocket Hosts and/or unintall the program completely, ActiveSync will suddenly work over WiFi.

See this thread for more info.

[johnatthebar]

been following this thread for aeons with little result.

heres the deal. my home network, nating router, static IP.
home comp that i want to vpn into is an XP pro box.
PPC is an e740 running 2k2

I am able to log onto my VPN as long as I am not at my home network. If I am it errors out, if I am away from home it connects. Home of not, under this configuration it will not sync. If I try to sync while rmeotly connected to the VPN, ActiveSyn says "connecting" but does nothing.

I have tried with and witout the assistance of Zimmerman Pocket Hosts. I am really running out of ideas here.

Buler...Anyone?
-Thanks-

[Underwater Mike]

I gave up on this last spring.

[copernicus]

How are you connecting to your VPN? Via GPRS? Via LAN to LAN VPN?

I have used ActiveSync via vpn via the VPN at my work and home and over dialup (using a landline modem and CSD (very slow).

The way I coonected was using and IPSEC client, but it should also work via PPTP.

The first step is to make sure that the VPN networking is working properly. After that it get easier.

-cr.

Originally Posted by johnatthebar

been following this thread for aeons with little result.

heres the deal. my home network, nating router, static IP.
home comp that i want to vpn into is an XP pro box.
PPC is an e740 running 2k2

I am able to log onto my VPN as long as I am not at my home network. If I am it errors out, if I am away from home it connects. Home of not, under this configuration it will not sync. If I try to sync while rmeotly connected to the VPN, ActiveSyn says "connecting" but does nothing.

I have tried with and witout the assistance of Zimmerman Pocket Hosts. I am really running out of ideas here.

Buler...Anyone?
-Thanks-

[johnatthebar]

I have been conecting via WLANs, both personal and business. As I said, when i am off of my own personal WLAN I can connect to the VPN without fail, but I just cant sync. If I am local, I cannot connect.

Interestingly enough, if I change the vpn ady to my local IP when I am on my locla WLAN, it will not only connect to the VPN, but also sync sucessfuly.

I am using microsofts built in VPN client, which I am pretty certain is PPTP.

[copernicus]

Why are you using the VPN connection for connecting locally?

Basically, to activesync via TCP/IP (whether it be wireless or wire via ethernet), if you are on the same local subnet as you host PC it usually should work without isses because it sees the computer. Typically, what I do is in the TCP/Ip config of my PDA, I set the WINS and the host file IP address to the Activesync host.

If you are connecting via VPN connection over the internet to connect to your lan should have been assigned a virtual IP address by the VPN server/firewall. That means you should be able to not only Activesync, but you should be able to do other things too (i.e. ping other devices, VNC to a PC etc, etc.). In this case you do not change the WINS or the host file.

Same thing goes for LAN to LAN VPNs. The host file and wins remain the same.

It gets a little trickier when you are doing it by fowarding ports from a firewalll/router to your host.


-c.

[snuffiesnuf]

Has anybody found a solution to the Critical Communication Error?

Critical communications services have failed to start. To correct this error, try resetting the device..."

I have a PPC HX4700 and using ActiveSync 3.8

Thanks a bunch!