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Old 11-19-2006, 02:40 PM
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HELP!: AP connection issue

I'm trying to connect my accessport to my computer but every time I try to sync with pc, my computer says "Accessport communication failed (5b4) Is port in sync mode?"
I have ap v1.3 and I have no idea why it's doing this.
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Old 11-19-2006, 02:58 PM
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did you put your accessport in sync mode?
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Yeah did that. I've read all the trouble shooting and what not but I cant get it to connect. I bought the connecter (db9) to connect the AP to my computer from radio shack, I don't know if that would matter or not.
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where in the BA are you located?
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Old 11-19-2006, 04:22 PM
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daredevil- ¿Que?

mcdrama- I'm located in Mountain View, 94041.
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If you can't get the cable working let me know, I could come by later tonight maybe(9pm or later), or tomorrow afternoon.
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Old 11-19-2006, 04:49 PM
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did you make sure the serial port is setup on the correct com port? make sure they're active as well...serial ports are becoming less and less common
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Old 11-19-2006, 06:11 PM
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Mcdrama- Whenever you can come, it doesn't matter. I'll pay you for your time too. If you do come tonight, give me a call.

Lazy- What do you mean by serial port? and yes I have the com port setup correctly and there are no other devices plugged into my computer. For the record, I have tried installing the cobb software on three different computers, all of which gave the same error.
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different firmware?
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I've updated all of my drivers. What else should I do?
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I think your problem is the cable. Its not a standard serial cable. Check with Cobb for the specifications on the cable and get the correct one.

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I'll have to try that tomorrow, thanks ed.
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when I first connected mine, I had to have the map software search all the ports on the computer to find the AP
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I fixed the issue, it turns out it was the cable. The cable I had wasnt a null modem cable.
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