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hot_b

Jan 9 2006, 20:40

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I've just aquired a HTC Charmer & after some accidental faffing with the network adapter settings I'm having the following issue:

Every time I connect to activesync on my PC the mobile device pops up an error message with the title "Pocket PC Networking" and the message
"Unable to obtain a server-assigned IP address. Try again later or enter an IP address in Network settings".

Activesync still works just fine, so I can only assume it's trying to create a network connection to the PC?

Any ideas on disabling whatever network setting i've mucked up would be appreciated!

Under Settings -> Connections -> Network cards the following are listed

AsyncMac NDISWAN Miniport
L2TP NDISWAN Miniport
PPTP NDISWAN Miniport
NE2000 Compatible ethernet driver
Remote-NDIS host
Virtual Ethernet Intermediate Miniport

Skilty

Feb 22 2006, 15:35

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I'm having exactly the same problem with my HTC Universal. Cannot connect to Activesync and getting the same error message.

I really hope someone can help with this as its starting to do my head in. I've tried changing the network card but none seem to work.

hot_b

Feb 22 2006, 18:09

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QUOTE(Skilty @ Feb 22 2006, 16:35)

I've had no replies yet, other than a couple of folks off forum with the same problem. I'm beginning to suspect a hard reset is the only option.

NB - my active sync connection is still fine, so your problem could be something more fundamental? There are various know issues with activesync and VPN / Firewall software & some advice on the Microsoft site.

Skilty

Feb 23 2006, 15:12

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No hot_b. My activesync has been working fine too. I went through the firewall routine and sorted that out, it's been working fine for 4 months and now nothing. It looks like its connecting but after about 30 secs up pops the "cannot find server assigned ip address".

Looks like a hard reset afterall. . . . . . damn!

Skilty

Feb 23 2006, 16:46

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Getting closer:

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/microsoft...r&start=0&num=3

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/microsoft...r&start=2&num=3

still not quite there yet.

windmillhills

Feb 28 2006, 17:04

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I'm afraid I get the same error message pop-up on my MDA Compact II (HTC Charmer) from time to time. I also think it was as a result of me messing around with network settings, trying to get the WIFI SD card to work.

The_Flames

May 18 2006, 23:21

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I'm getting the error aswell

Has anyone found a fix for this problem

tomtomtim

Aug 29 2006, 00:33

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QUOTE(The_Flames @ May 18 2006, 23:21)

I'm getting the error aswell

Has anyone found a fix for this problem

Yeah - Fixed it on my T-Mobile MDA Compact II (HTC Charmer) running WM5 - I have been messing with the settings trying to get WiFi to work and realised that I had broken something.

The answer is in several posts but there seemed to be a bit missing - here's what I did:

1. In "Settings" "Network Cards" " "Remote-NDIS Host" "IP Address" tab, CHECK "Use specific IP address" and set it to 169.254.2.1, then set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0

Leave the default gateway blank (some posts suggest setting the default gateway to 169.254.2.2 - I did not find this necessary).

2. Now move to the "Name Servers" tab and clear any settings you may have set for the DNS and/or WINS then tap "OK" until everything is saved and closed.

3. In "Settings", "Connections", "Connections" (yes, again)"Proxy settings" CHECK "This network connects to the Internet" but UNCHECK "This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet" then tap "OK" until everything is saved and closed

4. Restart your PPC

5. Plug in the USB and let it connect - there should be no message about not being able to get an IP address and if you open a command window and type "IPCONFIG /ALL" you should see the PPC listed, complete with an IP in the subnet 169.254.x.x

6. You should now be able to browse from your PPC - if not, see the above link about setting your firewall and making sure that the DHCP client is running on the Windows PC.

This worked for me - I hope my first post on MODACO has helped someone else

TTT

aqeelhaider

Sep 14 2006, 11:40

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Hi Guys,
I found an alternate solution on a website to the same problem and it worked for me.

THE SOLUTION:

1. Remove the Pocket PC from the cradle.
2. Edit the Pocket PC registry.
3. Look for the registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\RNDISFN1\Parms\TcpIp
Change
EnableDHCP=1
to
EnableDHCP=0
4. Quit the registry editor using Tools > Exit. I did not soft reset the Pocket PC .
5. After making the above registry change, dock thePocket PC . I waited more than 30 minutes and still no error. Before the registry change, the error appeared between 1 to 3 minutes after docking the Pocket PC .
Note: No need to change the IP address to static in Remote-NDIS Host settings.

This post has been edited by aqeelhaider: Sep 14 2006, 11:41

uqpniels

Oct 3 2006, 22:01

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Hi,

I've been looking at this problem for a little while. The Axim has the same problem as does my Jamin. On my Jamin it pops up the "Pocket PC Networking, Unable to obtain a server-assigned IP address" at indetermined times, I rarely need to Sync and this is not the issue.

The devices appear to be trying to get an IP Address from a DHCP server. On the Axim website they suggested a Registry edit which doesn't quite make sense but I think this one does.

1. Get yourself a regedit tool like TRE
2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/COMM/TCPIP/Parms/EnableDHCP
3. Change this key parameter from 1 to 0

I've just tried this and I think it might be the solution. My Jamin stills connects to my wireless network without a problem.

Cheers.

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