Event ID 20179 — RRAS Routing Interfaces

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

The server running Routing and Remote Access uses a routing interface to forward unicast IP and multicast IP packets. There are two types of routing interfaces: LAN interfaces and demand-dial interfaces. A LAN interface is a physical interface that typically represents a local area connection that uses local area networking technology such as Ethernet or token ring. A demand-dial interface is a logical interface that represents a point-to-point connection. The point-to-point connection is based on either a physical connection, such as two routers connected over an analog phone line that uses modems, or a logical connection, such as two routers connected over a virtual private network (VPN) connection that uses the Internet.

Event Details

Resolve

Check the availability and response of the modem or other connection device

Possible resolutions include:

• If the modem was disconnected or turned off, reconnect or turn on your modem, and then either restart the operating system or use Device Manager to scan for new hardware.
• If the communications port is already in use by another connection, end the connection or change the connection to use a different port.

Verify

To verify that the remote access server can accept connections, establish a remote access connection from a client computer.

To create a VPN connection:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a connection or network.
3. Click Connect to a workplace, and then click Next.
4. Complete the steps in the Connect to a Workplace wizard.

To connect to a remote access server:

1. In Network and Sharing Center, click Manage network connections.
2. Double-click the VPN connection, and then click Connect.
3. Verify that the connection was established successfully.

Related Management Information

RRAS Routing Interfaces

Routing and Remote Access Service Infrastructure