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keith.moore · 08-08-03, 07:42 AM

I have recently upgraded to WM2003 and was struggling to get my WiFi working. I read your guide, and downloaded the recommended utilities. These allowed me to check the assigned IP addresses and to 'ping' each end.
The problem I had was that I only got a 'ping' response one way, PC to Axim was ok, but not Axim to PC. It eventually turned out to be my firewall (Norton Internet Security) on my XP PC blocking access.
Rather than allowing each program specific access, I entered my Axim IP address to its 'trusted' list, and voila, well nearly, ActiveSync now works across WiFi, but not PIE yet although I think I know what the problem is.
When I reread your guide I noticed your comment about turning firewalls off - would have saved me a few hours head scratching.

08-08-03, 07:42 AM	#44 (permalink)
keith.moore Aximsite Prospect Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have recently upgraded to WM2003 and was struggling to get my WiFi working. I read your guide, and downloaded the recommended utilities. These allowed me to check the assigned IP addresses and to 'ping' each end. The problem I had was that I only got a 'ping' response one way, PC to Axim was ok, but not Axim to PC. It eventually turned out to be my firewall (Norton Internet Security) on my XP PC blocking access. Rather than allowing each program specific access, I entered my Axim IP address to its 'trusted' list, and voila, well nearly, ActiveSync now works across WiFi, but not PIE yet although I think I know what the problem is. When I reread your guide I noticed your comment about turning firewalls off - would have saved me a few hours head scratching.