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Spikes · 03-07-04, 01:26 PM

I'm working with ZoneAlarm Pro Version 4.5.538.001.

I just got ZoneAlarm (ZA) and figured out pretty quickly by searching these forums that ActiveSync (AS) doesn't work with ZA running.

I've managed to get it working, however it's still a little buggy. I'm hoping some of you out there that would like to see these two programs work together might be able to help me figure out the last small problem.

The main problem with getting AS to work with ZA is that you have to allow AS to access the internet from within ZA. This isn't as easy as it sounds because AS uses ports ZA blocks by default. Because of this, you never see the requests for connection approval to be able to allow them.

The solution:

1. Make sure your internet connection on your Axim is in working order. You should assign a static IP on your network to your Axim. My Axim is 192.168.1.105 so I'll be using that as an example from now on.

2. Open ZA and click on "Firewall" in the left bar.

3. Click the "Expert" tab on the top right bar.

4. Click the "Add" button on the bottom right.

5. Set it up as follows:
Rank: 1
State: Enabled
Name: Axim
Action: Allow
Track: Alert and Log

Under Source:
Click the "Modify" button and pick "Add Location" then "IP Address". Make the description "Axim" and put your Axim's IP address in the IP Address field. I put in 192.168.1.105. Click ok.

Under Destination:
Click the "Modify" button and pick "Add Location" then "My Computer".

Protocol and Time should both read "any", which is fine.

Click ok to save the rule.

6. Click "Apply" at the bottom right.

7. Now tell your Axim to sync.

8. You should now get a couple of Alerts from ZA now. Check remember this program box and then ok.

Your Axim is now allowed to connect to AS anytime it wants.

Now, the small problem I'm having with this is once my Axim syncs it disconnects. I have the options in AS on my axim set to keep the connection open so it must be ZA related.

If you try this out and you have the same issues as I, or even different results please post them here.

03-07-04, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spikes Aximsite Minor League Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MD Posts: 181 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How I got ActiveSynce to work with ZoneAlarm over WiFi I'm working with ZoneAlarm Pro Version 4.5.538.001. I just got ZoneAlarm (ZA) and figured out pretty quickly by searching these forums that ActiveSync (AS) doesn't work with ZA running. I've managed to get it working, however it's still a little buggy. I'm hoping some of you out there that would like to see these two programs work together might be able to help me figure out the last small problem. The main problem with getting AS to work with ZA is that you have to allow AS to access the internet from within ZA. This isn't as easy as it sounds because AS uses ports ZA blocks by default. Because of this, you never see the requests for connection approval to be able to allow them. The solution: 1. Make sure your internet connection on your Axim is in working order. You should assign a static IP on your network to your Axim. My Axim is 192.168.1.105 so I'll be using that as an example from now on. 2. Open ZA and click on "Firewall" in the left bar. 3. Click the "Expert" tab on the top right bar. 4. Click the "Add" button on the bottom right. 5. Set it up as follows: Rank: 1 State: Enabled Name: Axim Action: Allow Track: Alert and Log Under Source: Click the "Modify" button and pick "Add Location" then "IP Address". Make the description "Axim" and put your Axim's IP address in the IP Address field. I put in 192.168.1.105. Click ok. Under Destination: Click the "Modify" button and pick "Add Location" then "My Computer". Protocol and Time should both read "any", which is fine. Click ok to save the rule. 6. Click "Apply" at the bottom right. 7. Now tell your Axim to sync. 8. You should now get a couple of Alerts from ZA now. Check remember this program box and then ok. Your Axim is now allowed to connect to AS anytime it wants. Now, the small problem I'm having with this is once my Axim syncs it disconnects. I have the options in AS on my axim set to keep the connection open so it must be ZA related. If you try this out and you have the same issues as I, or even different results please post them here.