Motorola Q
Users Manual
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Thanks for posting that. It was interesting to peruse.
Excuse my technical ignorance, but will it automatically synch all of my Outlook stuff? Calendar, contacts, to-do lists, and all? The user manual was a bit vague, so if you already have a good handle on the operating system, I thought maybe you'd know.
One other question: does my server have to have something special installed on it for the wireless email to work? My IT guy says yes, but I have reason to doubt.
Thanks.
Excuse my technical ignorance, but will it automatically synch all of my Outlook stuff? Calendar, contacts, to-do lists, and all? The user manual was a bit vague, so if you already have a good handle on the operating system, I thought maybe you'd know.
One other question: does my server have to have something special installed on it for the wireless email to work? My IT guy says yes, but I have reason to doubt.
Thanks.
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Yes, the Q will sync automatically with Outlook's contacts, calendar, notes, etc., using ActiveSync. ActiveSync is a little touchy at times but otherwise works very well, especially when paired with a Windows Mobile phone.
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The only thing your server will need is Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2. The default settings enable the Windows Mobile exchagne sync.
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Beware: SP2 is not all it's cracked up to be...
I heard goodlink is going to be available for q at or near release date. 😎
I heard goodlink is going to be available for q at or near release date. 😎
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Do explain Turtlepokin. I'm an Exchange Admin and getting ready to test the direct push stuff today, as a matter of fact.
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SP2 has limited/no fleet management, doesn't sync everything, is a data hog, can be difficult to install, requires inbound firewall port, limited security, has no support...
That being said, if you have nothing else or have never used a Blackberry or GoodLink you will be happy.
That being said, if you have nothing else or have never used a Blackberry or GoodLink you will be happy.
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Limited fleet management: please explain. If you mean the web management page, then yes, it sucks, I agree.
Define "doesn't sync everything". I can set it up to synch every folder I want.
Data hog? Eh? How so?
Difficult to install? For real?!? It's a checkbox! If you mean Exchange SP2, well yeah. It's a service pack. They tend to be big.
The inbound firewall port is only port 80. If you have ActiveSynch or OWA set up, you already have it opened. And if you configure your firewall correctly, then big deal about port 80 being opened to you serves. Toss ISA in your DMZ and you're totally secure.
What sort of security stuff is "limited"? What does Goodlink/BB have that this doesn't?
No support? Eh?
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Define "doesn't sync everything". I can set it up to synch every folder I want.
Data hog? Eh? How so?
Difficult to install? For real?!? It's a checkbox! If you mean Exchange SP2, well yeah. It's a service pack. They tend to be big.
The inbound firewall port is only port 80. If you have ActiveSynch or OWA set up, you already have it opened. And if you configure your firewall correctly, then big deal about port 80 being opened to you serves. Toss ISA in your DMZ and you're totally secure.
What sort of security stuff is "limited"? What does Goodlink/BB have that this doesn't?
No support? Eh?
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Limited Fleet Management - how do you support this device in the field? You have no visability into the device/network.
Data Hog - transmits lots of data. Which might be important if you want to get phone calls (CDMA routes calls to voicemail while in a data session).
Yes, SP2 can be a pain in the ass.
Yup, you are totally secure by adding a server in the DMZ.
192-Bit AES Encryption plus transport security. Encrytion of local data bases including SD Cards. IT Policy enforcement: Whitelist applications, diable bluetooth, applications, and camera, password policies, routing web traffic through your proxy server, etc.
For Support: Who you going to call when your Active Sync doesn't work on the device or network or device? Veriz...
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Data Hog - transmits lots of data. Which might be important if you want to get phone calls (CDMA routes calls to voicemail while in a data session).
Yes, SP2 can be a pain in the ass.
Yup, you are totally secure by adding a server in the DMZ.
192-Bit AES Encryption plus transport security. Encrytion of local data bases including SD Cards. IT Policy enforcement: Whitelist applications, diable bluetooth, applications, and camera, password policies, routing web traffic through your proxy server, etc.
For Support: Who you going to call when your Active Sync doesn't work on the device or network or device? Veriz...
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Yeah, you make a few good points. So far I do agree that it's a PITA to do anything. I mean, how do I know how many devices are connected? Do I know if things are working/not working?
For example, right now I have my Treo set up with AKU 2, so I SHOULD be doing Direct Push. I don't even know if the phone is set up to do it. Why? Well, if I knew where to look I'd know... but I have nuttin'. It'd be nice, I agree, if the web management for this stuff was better. Right now it's garbage.
For example, right now I have my Treo set up with AKU 2, so I SHOULD be doing Direct Push. I don't even know if the phone is set up to do it. Why? Well, if I knew where to look I'd know... but I have nuttin'. It'd be nice, I agree, if the web management for this stuff was better. Right now it's garbage.
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Actually, here are your options for the Q and hooking up to Exchange.
1. Use old fashioned ActiveSync. You need to have mobile access allowed and presented through some special Exchange servers called "front end" servers (in most cases). Not a necessity, but a best practice. Regardless, you need to configure the servers a specific way to allow mobile access.
If you can connect to your Exchange email though a web page (Called Outlook Web Access) then you're 99% of the way there for ActiveSync.
2. Pretty much the same as above, but you'll need to be on the most cutting edge Exchange stuff, namely Exchange 2003 with Service Pack 2. Once you're on that, your device needs the Microsoft Security and Feature Pack (also called AKU 2.0)....
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1. Use old fashioned ActiveSync. You need to have mobile access allowed and presented through some special Exchange servers called "front end" servers (in most cases). Not a necessity, but a best practice. Regardless, you need to configure the servers a specific way to allow mobile access.
If you can connect to your Exchange email though a web page (Called Outlook Web Access) then you're 99% of the way there for ActiveSync.
2. Pretty much the same as above, but you'll need to be on the most cutting edge Exchange stuff, namely Exchange 2003 with Service Pack 2. Once you're on that, your device needs the Microsoft Security and Feature Pack (also called AKU 2.0)....
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GREAT post, scrodd! Most of my questions about the Q were answered by the draft of the owners manual, it was very helpful. I highly recommend perusing this to anyone interested in this phone. Now, if only we knew when it's coming, and how much it's going to cost!
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yes...
but it doesn't seem to have a mini-SDIO... suggesting miniSD wifi cards would not work, correct? for those of us who would rather spend 100 bucks on a SDIO card and save the $40/mo data charge, this could be a big negative...
anyone have more info on this?
but it doesn't seem to have a mini-SDIO... suggesting miniSD wifi cards would not work, correct? for those of us who would rather spend 100 bucks on a SDIO card and save the $40/mo data charge, this could be a big negative...
anyone have more info on this?
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What is mini-SDIO? Wow, I'd never even heard of SD wifi cards, much less mini sd wifi cards! Crazy! Any idea on how good the reception is with that small of a card?
If the minisd wifi would work, that would make this all the better.
If the minisd wifi would work, that would make this all the better.
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Check this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BYR972/qid=1146 ... »
that's the only one i've seen...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BYR972/qid=1146 ... »
that's the only one i've seen...
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