WCF on PocketPC, not connecting to host machine

Question

I'm working with a PocketPC vm for development over here.

I can get the virtual device to connect to the internet, but I can't get it to connect to a web service on my local (host) machine.

I've tried the machine name and my IP address, different ports, but no luck.

Anyone else have this issue?

EDIT: I have an actual device at my machine as well. When docked I don't have this problem with the real device, just the emulated one.

Answer 1

I have not had the specific issue. But, the best way I've found to deal with these issues when using WCF is to enable tracing and see what the error messages are.

Answer 2

If you are connected via ActiveSync, you can connect to the name "ppp_peer".

This name will always resolve to the machine connected via active sync.

Answer 3

Figured it out when I read this article: http://www.betterthaneveryone.com/archive/2008/08/31/getting-network-access-on-the-windows-mobile-emulator.aspx

1. The device has to be docked. You need to use the Device Emulator Manager to dock the device. Also note: you can only have one device docked at a given time.
   Once the device is docked, you should see the Windows Mobile Device Center display. Find the running device (look for the green arrow), right-click and select Cradle. Remember, only one device can be cradled/docked at a time. If you have a real device that is cradled already, you cannot cradle an emulator.
2. In Windows Mobile Device Center -> Mobile Device Settings -> Connection Settings: Check "Allow connections to one of the following:" and select DMA in the dropdown.
3. On the emulator: File->Configure->Network. Make sure a valid network device is selected.
4. From the emulated OS: Start Menu -> Settings -> Connections -> Connections -> Advanced -> Select Networks. Make both drop-downs My ISP.

That should be it. To test, load Internet Explorer, browse to StackOverflow.com. Next, browse to a web page on your local machine.