Enabling Network Access from the Windows Mobile Device Emulator

Enable network access in the Windows Mobile Device Emulator for Windows Mobile 5.0. For Windows Mobile 6.0 and later, you are required to perform only step 5.

You can start the Windows Mobile Device Emulator from Visual Studio or from the Device Emulator Manager.

  1. To start the Emulator from Visual Studio 2008:
    1. Select Tools > Device Emulator Manager.
  2. If a Device Emulator is not yet connected:
    1. Select a Device Emulator from the list and select Connect.
  3. If you are using this Device Emulator for the first time:
    1. In the Emulator, select File > Configure.
    2. Click the Network tab.
    3. Check the Enable NE2000 PCMCIA network adapter and bind to checkbox.
    4. Select Connected network card from the list.
  4. On the Emulator, configure the connection settings:
    1. In the Emulator, select Start > Settings.
    2. Select the Connections tab.
    3. Click Connections.
    4. Select the Advanced tab.
    5. Click on Select Networks.
    6. In the Settings window, select My Work Network in the first combobox.
    7. Select File > Save State and Exit.
    8. Restart the Emulator.
  5. Right-click the current Emulator in Device Emulator Manager and select Cradle.
    ActiveSync starts. Once the connection is established, you should be able to access your PC and the Web from the Device Emulator.