[missing-sync-winmobile-talk] Re: missing-sync-winmobile-talk Digest, Vol 33, Issue 20

[Robin Jackson]

> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:10:25 -0700
> From: Ken Freeman <kfreeman at markspace.com>
> Subject: Re: [missing-sync-winmobile-talk] 2.0.2b6 Cannot connect to
> my PDA??????
> To: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile Discussion List
> <missing-sync-winmobile-talk at lists.markspace.com>
> Message-ID: <BF84F881.10314%kfreeman at markspace.com>
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> What happens when you try to connect? Do you get the transparent like window
> with a few icons and dots as the connection progresses? Do you only get two
> dots and then nothing else?

Yup, exactly describes the problem.

> 
> Here are a few things to try.
> 
> 1) Official 2.0.2 Release
> The final 2.0.2 release was recently posted at
> www.markspace.com/downloads.html.

I am assuming this will not work without a purchased serial number?

I was on the beta list and only have a beta serial number so I don't think
this is an option just yet.

> 
> 2) Soft Reset your device

Done that.

No joy.

> 
> 3) Make sure you are plugging the cable/cradle directly to the Mac and NOT a
> usb hub or keyboard

Yup, I only plug my phone directly into the computer.

> 
> 4) Firewalls
> If you have Apple's internal firewall on or any other firewall, open ports
> 5678 and 5679. For more information on this visit the KB article at
> http://www.markspace.com/support/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&id=17

I am using Intego's NetBarrier and for the life of me I cannot see how to
open a port.

HOWEVER I have turned all protection off and still no joy.

> 
> 5) Internet Connection
> Some people have reported problems connecting when they do NOT have an
> active Internet connection. Try to connect when you are connected to the
> Internet.

Yup I have only tried it when I DO have an internet connection.

Still no joy.

> 
> Ken
> 
> 
> On 10/26/05 6:41 AM, "Robin Jackson" <robinjackson at mac.com> wrote:
>