Organization Configuration > Client Access > Exchange ActiveSync Mailbox Policy > Device Page

 

Applies to: Exchange Server 2007 SP3, Exchange Server 2007 SP2, Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Exchange Server 2007

You can create a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync mailbox policy to configure a variety of security options for users. In addition to password requirements and settings, you can use the Device page to specify a variety of device-specific settings.

Note

All settings that you access on the Device page of the Exchange ActiveSync policy Properties dialog box are premium features of Exchange ActiveSync. For these features to be implemented on a mobile device, the mailbox requires an Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL).

  • Allow removable storage
    Select this check box to allow storage cards to be accessed from a mobile device. If this check box is not selected, storage cards cannot be accessed from a mobile device.
  • Allow camera
    Select this check box to allow the mobile device camera to be used.
  • Allow Wi-Fi
    Select this check box to allow the mobile device to use a Wi-Fi connection for Internet access.

    Note

    Direct Push is not supported over Wi-Fi.

  • Allow infrared
    Select this check box to allow the device to establish an infrared connection with other devices or computers.
  • Allow Internet sharing from the device
    Select this check box to allow another device to share the Internet connection of the mobile device. Internet sharing is frequently used when the device functions as a modem for a laptop or desktop computer.
  • Allow remote desktop from the device
    Select this check box to allow the device to establish a remote desktop connection to another computer.
  • Allow synchronization from a desktop
    Select this check box to allow the device to synchronize with a desktop computer through desktop Microsoft ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center.
  • Allow Bluetooth
    Use this drop-down box to control the Bluetooth functionality of the device. You can choose to Allow, Disable, or enable Bluetooth for Handsfree only.

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