Configuring Windows Mobile Connection Settings

Configure the connection settings.

Prerequisites
Install the Hybrid Web Container CAB file.
Task
  1. Select Start > Programs.
  2. Click the Hybrid Web Container icon.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. In the Connection screen, enter the connection settings:
    • Server Name – the machine that hosts the server where the mobile application project is deployed.
    • Server Port – SAP Mobile Server port number. The default is 5001.
    • Farm ID – the farm ID you entered when you registered the device in SAP Control Center.
    • User Name – the user you registered in SAP Control Center.
      Note: When there are multiple application connection templates for the same APP ID, and you need to establish a connection using the anonymous security configuration, you must include the security configuration in the user name, in this format: anonymous@anonymous.
    • Registration – choose from:
      • Manual – enter connection settings and register manually.
      • Automatic – when you select this option, the Password field is enabled.
        Note: The Activation Code and Enable Automatic Registration options are mutually exclusive. If you use a password for automatic registration, you cannot enter an activation code, and vice versa.
      • Certificate – allows you to register using a certificate.
    • Activation Code – the activation code for the user, for example, 123.
    • Password – this field is enabled if you chose Automatic registration. Enter your password.
    • Certificate – this field is enabled if you chose Certificate as the registration type. Choose your certificate. The User Name field is populated with the certificate name.
    • Protocol – the protocol with which to connect to the Relay Server or the reverse proxy server. Choose from:
      • HTTP
      • HTTPS
  5. Click Advanced for these options:
    • Allow roaming – the  device is allowed to connect to server while roaming. By default, this is set to true.
    • (Optional) URL Suffix – used to connect to a Relay Server or the reverse proxy server. Get this information from your administrator. See System Administration > System Reference > Application Connection Properties > Device Advanced Properties.
    • Keep alive – the frequency used to maintain the wireless connection, in seconds. Acceptable values: 30 to 1800. The default is 240.
  6. Click Save.
  7. Start the Hybrid App, then view the settings log to verify that the connection is active.
    In the Settings screen, click Menu > Show Log.
Parent topic: Configure Connection Settings on the Device