ARCHIVED: At IU, how do I configure Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1 for Exchange ActiveSync?

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At Indiana University, to set up Exchange ActiveSync on your device running Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1:

Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1 Standard

  1. Open the ActiveSync application on the device.
  2. Press Menu, and then select Add Server Resource.
  3. In the "Server Address" field, enter www.exchange.iu.edu.
  4. Check This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection, and then press Next.
  5. Enter your IU Network ID and domain (ADS), and then press Next.
  6. Choose the items you wish to sync wirelessly.
  7. Press Finish.

    The device will automatically try to synchronize with your Exchange account, and you will see:

    Users will be alerted that the Exchange server www.exchange.iu.edu must enforce security policies on your device to continue synchronizing. Do you wish to continue?

    Press OK.

Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1 Professional

  1. Open the ActiveSync application from the Programs menu.
  2. If this is the first time you have set up a connection on the device, a screen may appear explaining that this device has the ability to sync directly with your company's Exchange server. On this screen, click set up your device to sync with it.

    If you have already set up an account on your device, from the Menu button at the bottom of the screen, choose Configure Server or Add Server Source.

  3. In the "Server Address" field, enter www.exchange.iu.edu and press Next. Leave the box checked that indicates that the server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.
  4. Enter your IU Network ID and domain (ADS). Leave Save Password checked, and then press Next.
  5. Select the information you wish to sync wirelessly with the Exchange server, and then press Finish. You will see:
    Users will be alerted that the Exchange server www.exchange.iu.edu must enforce security policies on your device to continue synchronizing. Do you wish to continue?
  6. Press OK.
Note:
IU allows Exchange partnerships with up to 10 mobile devices. If you experience issues setting up an Exchange account on your mobile device, you may want to verify how many devices you have partnered with Exchange; see Manage your Exchange ActiveSync device in Outlook on the web.

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Last modified on 2021-09-07 17:18:41.