Question

IPhone cannot get mail - the connection to the server failed

Asked by: clockhart

Attempting to Resolve the host name webmail.servername.com in DNS.
 Host successfully Resolved
Additional Details
 IP(s) returned: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Testing TCP Port 443 on host webmail.servername.com to ensure it is listening/open.
 The port was opened successfully.
Testing SSL Certificate for validity.
 The certificate passed all validation requirements.
Test Steps
 Validating certificate name
 Successfully validated the certificate name
Additional Details
 Found hostname webmail.servername.com in Certificate Subject Common name
Validating certificate trust for Windows Mobile Devices
 The test passed with some warnings encountered. Please expand additional details.
Additional Details
 Certificate is only trusted on Windows Mobile 6.0 and later. Windows Mobile 5.0 and 5.0 + MSFP devices will not be able to sync. Root = OU=Starfield Class 2 Certification Authority, O="Starfield Technologies, Inc.", C=US

Testing certificate date to ensure validity
 Date Validation passed. The certificate is not expired.
Additional Details
 Certificate is valid: NotBefore = 1/21/2009 9:53:52 AM, NotAfter = 1/21/2010 9:53:52 AM
Testing Http Authentication Methods for URL https://webmail.servername.com/Microsoft-Server-Activesync/
 Http Authentication Methods are correct
Additional Details
 Found all expected authentication methods and no disallowed methods. Methods Found: Basic
Attempting an Activesync session with server
 Errors were encountered while testing the ActiveSync session
Test Steps
 Attempting to send OPTIONS command to server
 OPTIONS response was successfully received and is valid
Additional Details
 Headers received: MicrosoftOfficeWebServer: 5.0_Pub
Pragma: no-cache
Public: OPTIONS, POST
Allow: OPTIONS, POST
MS-Server-ActiveSync: 6.5.7651.30
MS-ASProtocolVersions: 1.0,2.0,2.1,2.5
MS-ASProtocolCommands: Sync,SendMail,SmartForward,SmartReply,GetAttachment,GetHierarchy,CreateCollection,DeleteCollection,MoveCollection,FolderSync,FolderCreate,FolderDelete,FolderUpdate,MoveItems,GetItemEstimate,MeetingResponse,ResolveRecipients,ValidateCert,Provision,Search,Notify,Ping
Content-Length: 0
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:10:07 GMT
Server: Microsoft-IIS/6.0
X-Powered-By: ASP.NET
Attempting FolderSync command on ActiveSync session
 FolderSync command test failed
Additional Details
 An HTTP 403 forbidden response was received. The response appears to have come from Unknown. Body is: <body><h2>HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden</h2></body>

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2009-08-14 at 09:19:53ID24653446
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SBS 2003 / Iphone / Exchange / Activesync

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Exchange Email Server

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SBS Small Business Server

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iPhone

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Answers

 

by: illusion28Posted on 2009-08-14 at 09:25:00ID: 25099845

Try deleting and recreating the Active sync vdir.
Get-activesyncvirtualdirectory | Remove-activesyncvirtualdirectory
New-activesyncvirtualdirectory

 

by: ash007Posted on 2009-08-14 at 09:27:28ID: 25099869

1.check if integrated authentication is enabled on Excahnge virtual directory in IIs manger
2.Update massync.dll using hotfix -967046

 

by: clockhartPosted on 2009-08-14 at 09:44:04ID: 25100005

How do I recreate the activesync vd? I will try the hotfix. Thanks and will repost shortly!

 

by: illusion28Posted on 2009-08-14 at 10:29:25ID: 25100364

That command is for exchange 2007, you have not mentioned which version you have

In Exchange 2003

Check the authentication under IIS

Exchange - Basic and integrated (SSL should be unchecked)
Microsoft-server-activesync --- Basic


In case you have Form base authentication follow kb 817379

 

by: alanhardistyPosted on 2009-08-14 at 10:55:04ID: 25100549

This is probably more than you need, but it is my Activesync Bible:

You need to make sure that you have Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Installed - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=535BEF85-3096-45F8-AA43-60F1F58B3C40&displaylang=en

Open Up Exchange System Manager - Start, Programs, Microsoft Exchange, System Manager.  Expand Servers, Right-Click your server and choose properties.  This will display whether you have SP2 installed or not.

If you have installed SP2, check on https://testexchangeconnectivity.com running the Exchange Activesync check.  You may need to tick the Ignore Trust for SSL check box if you have a self-signed certificate as these always fail.

Ensure that port 443 is open and forwarded on your firewall to your Exchange server.

Please check and mirror the settings below - Open up IIS and expand the default website then Click on the Directory Security Tab:
 
Exchange Virtual Directory
·         Authentication = Integrated & Basic  
·         Default Domain = NETBIOS domain name - e.g., yourcompany  
·         Realm = yourcompany.com  
·         IP Address Restrictions = Granted Access  
·         Secure Communications = Require SSL NOT ticked  

Microsoft-Server-Activesync Virtual Directory
·         Authentication = Basic  
·         Default Domain = NETBIOS domain name - e.g., yourcompany  
·         Realm = NETBIOS name  
·         IP Address Restrictions = Granted Access  
·         Secure Communications = Require SSL NOT ticked  
 
Then issue IISRESET from Start, Run

Make sure that the name on the certificate that you are using matches the FQDN that you are connecting to e.g., mail.microsoft.com.  If it does not match, either re-issue the certificate if you created it yourself, or re-key the certificate from your SSL certificate provider.

Ensure that the IP for the Default Website is set to All Unassigned

Ensure that Forms Based Authentication is NOT turned on under HTTP Virtual Server under Exchange Protocols.  If it is  read http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817379

ASP.NET should be set to version 1.1 for all virtual directories listed above.

 

by: demazterPosted on 2009-08-14 at 11:07:27ID: 25100691

You could also download from the app store on the iphone the activesync test tool, it's completely free and will provide us with information as to what is happening.

Use the details you would normally enter into your iphone e-mail account settings.

 

by: clockhartPosted on 2009-08-14 at 11:20:03ID: 25100821

Issue is resolved. Thanks to Ash007, illusion28, & alanhardisty. Thanks again!!!!

1. Update massync.dll using hotfix -967046
2. Rerun the EICW - with no changes
3. Follow this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817379

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