Data/Internet while connected to ActiveSync

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I just have a thought -> if you're in the newer ActiveSync network functionality mode, you can technically set ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on your PC, and have it share your internet access to the virtual Windows Mobile network connection. That should be a nice workaround...unfortunately, there's no way for me to test it at work (domain Group Policy restricts it), but i'll try it out when I get home.

It's a shame that my data connection still fails while connected to ActiveSync though. I'd still like to somehow get that working if possible.

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Hurrah!

I believe I have found the fix to my problem of no internet / data connectivity via ActiveSync 4.5. This even works with the "Enable faster data synchronization" option checked in the USB to PC settings.

All that's required is a little registry fix on the PC with AS, as per my searching on XDA. I've attached it for the benefit of anybody that has the same problem.

Cheers all.

[gti151]

I'm having what seems to be a simliar problem.

At work, I leave my TP connected via USB to ActiveSync all day. I have no problems with internet except that if I try to surf on my phone it's traffic is going through my work connection and thus some sites are blocked by the company firewall. Also, if someone sends me a picture message (i'm on Sprint) while i'm connected via USB to my work PC I won't ever get it. It'll be in the online portal but never come to my phone.

Anyone have an idea as to how to force my phone to NOT use the PC's internet connection?

Another twist is that when I plug my TP into my laptop (which is connected to the web via WiFi) at home via USB the laptop's wireless connection craps out for as long as the phone is connected to the USB port and usually requires a restart of XP to get it back working once the phone's been disconnected... Weird, right?

Anyone that can help with this would be my hero!