The interface is very simple and will guide you through inputting the appropriate information. Once the test is complete, you will be provided with an easy to read report that shows everything that happened during the test and where the connection failed. A link to a knowledgebase article may also be provided for specific errors.

The second tool is a downloadable application that requires no installation. accessmyLAN’s ActiveSync Tester is available for PC and iPhone. Again, it provides a very simple and elegant interface for testing ActiveSync along with a similar report and diagnostic information with links to knowledgebase articles. While this tool does not provide all the features of Microsoft’s tool, some may find the knowledgebase articles easier to read and follow.