server shares

[hoju99]

Anyone else having issues connecting to server shares with WM5?

I use file explorer to go to \\servername and it asks for username/password/domain

I enter the details but it just loops back to the username/password/domain box again (have even tried the domain administrator account)

[Khris]

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...ghlight=shares

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...ghlight=shares

The SEARCH button works great! ;)

[hoju99]

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...ghlight=shares

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...ghlight=shares

The SEARCH button works great! ;)

I know the search button works!

Do any of those answer the question? no

[mikes104]

I know the search button works!

Do any of those answer the question? no

try \\servername\C$ (or whatever driver letter you need to get to)

what OS is the server running?

[hoju99]

just tried that but it still keeps bringing up the login box

server is a 2003 domain
pda is x50v wm5
connecting to lan via wifi

(can sync with exchange server on 2003 box no prob just the file shares)

[hoju99]

also can't connect with resco 2005

[Khris]

I know the search button works!

Do any of those answer the question? no

Perhaps (and unfortunately) there may not be a solution yet. :(

[ChrisM510]

You might try logging in using the Windows 2003 UPN (i.e. username@domain.fqdn). You may also try installing a root certificate from the server on the handheld... Not for sure if that will help, but its worth a try.

[hoju99]

tried user@domain.local bur still no go

how do you install a root certificate from the server on the handheld?

[hoju99]

ok must be a dns issue.
even though i can browse the web no local items can be resolved
i can ping the server by IP but not name

even tried adding the dns server in the dell wifi card properties

[ChrisM510]

If you suspect a DNS issue, check these items...they are often missed when setting up Windows Server 2003.

1. Configure forwarders for your DNS. Technically not required, becuase Windows *can* query all root DNS servers itself...just chances are that your ISP has bought some pretty high-end (fast) equipment to do its DNS hosting on -- take advantage of it...you are paying for it afterall...
2. Configure DHCP to point all clients to your Windows DNS server for name resolution, not your ISP DNS.
3. Make sure your Windows server is properly registered in its own DNS server. This is an easy one to miss...

Hope this helps...

[hoju99]

If you suspect a DNS issue, check these items...they are often missed when setting up Windows Server 2003.

1. Configure forwarders for your DNS. Technically not required, becuase Windows *can* query all root DNS servers itself...just chances are that your ISP has bought some pretty high-end (fast) equipment to do its DNS hosting on -- take advantage of it...you are paying for it afterall...
2. Configure DHCP to point all clients to your Windows DNS server for name resolution, not your ISP DNS.
3. Make sure your Windows server is properly registered in its own DNS server. This is an easy one to miss...

Hope this helps...

cheers for that but all other pc's on the domain are fine

DNS and DHCP are all working fine on the server.

I put it down to WM5 and put 2003se back on the dell and all is ok now!
Will wait for the next rom before trying again.

Server shares work fine for me using WM5, but then again im not using a windows server.
i use gentoo linux wit samba for my server, theres nothin like streaming a movie to my x50v at 10am in the morning whilst still in bed.ahhhhh
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