"device not connected" via ActiveSync

Hi,

although my PC tells me that ActiveSync connection to WinCE device(Single Board Computer) is ok, when trying to debug, VB 2005 tells me that device is not connected.

I had some trouble before to establish an AnctiveSync-connection at all, only after I received a serial cable from the SBC-manufacturer, and not like it was described that the assistant to set up a partnership would start automatically when the PC detects a WinCE device.

I use a serial-to-USB converter on my laptop. Can this cause trouble?

Thanks in advance for any good advice!

Rudi