Enable second NIC and restart RRAS console. IP Tab now shows the disconnected NIC or RRAS will choose. I set it to connected NIC and restart Routing and remote access service. Then open RRAS MMC all is OK but still no IP addresses are being obtained for DHCP and client connection still fail with error 720 and event logs about no IP address.
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How to set up a routing and remote access server?
1 Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Routing and Remote Access. 2 In the left pane of the console, click the server that matches the local server name. ... 3 Right-click the server, and then click Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Access to start the Routing and Remote Access Server Setup Wizard. ... More items...
How do I assign a static IP address pool to RRAS?
Right-click the RRAS server name, and then click Properties. If you are using Server Manager, right-click Routing and Remote Access, and then click Properties. Under IPv4 address assignment, click Static address pool.
Does IPv4 allow remote access to internal interface?
The internal interface under IPv4 on this server has a DHCP assigned address and remote access works fine. I have compared both servers' settings side-by-side and there is no difference between them. Can someone offer any advice on how I should fix this, please?
How do I assign static IP addresses to remote clients?
Click the IPv4 tab. Choose to assign a static IP address range that uses addresses in the same subnet as that used by your office. The remote clients will pick up an address that puts them on the same subnet and they will then have access to the resources.
How to enable remote access to a server?
Right-click the server, and then click Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Accessto start the Routing and Remote Access Server Setup Wizard. Click Next.
How to connect to a dial up network?
If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next. Click Connect to the network at my workplace to create the dial-up connection, and then click Next.
How to reconfigure a server?
To reconfigure the server, you must first disable Routing and Remote Access. You may right-click the server, and then click Disable Routing and Remote Access. Click Yes when it is prompted with an informational message.
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I had installed RRAS and chose the custom option. I ticked the VPN and lan routing boxes. I was able to successfully establish a VPN connection with my server.
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I don't think it is an update. I had the problem so, just to see, i wiped my system and reinstalled Server 2003 Enterprise. I immediatelly had the same issue. I even did a clean virtual server on another machine, same thing. My only thoughts were DHCP, but.... other then a thought, I have no idea where to go.
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Can you please provide me with the RAS logs so that we can establish what the issue is? For collecting logs please do the following:
