How do you fix DirectAccess?
How do you fix DirectAccess?
7 Steps for Troubleshooting DirectAccess Clients
- Confirm that the DirectAccess clients have received their Group Policy Settings.
- Confirm that the client knows that it’s not on the intranet.
- Confirm the NRPT settings on the DirectAccess client.
- Confirm the IPv6 address on the DirectAccess client.
When using DirectAccess What is the definition of Nrpt and what is its purpose?
The Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) in Windows provides policy-based name resolution request routing for DNS queries. DirectAccess uses the NRPT to ensure that only requests for resources in the internal namespace, as defined by the DirectAccess administrator, are sent over the DirectAccess connection.
How do I know if DirectAccess is enabled?
The DirectAccess NCA can be accessed by pressing the Windows Key + I and then clicking on Network & Internet and DirectAccess. Here you’ll find a helpful visual indicator of current connectivity status, and for multisite deployments you’ll also find details about the current entry point.
What is split DNS configuration?
Split Domain Name System (Split DNS) is a configuration in which two DNS servers (sub-domains) are created for the same domain, one for the internal network and the other for the external, as a means to tighten the security.
What is name resolution policy in group policy?
The Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) is used to require DNSSEC validation. The NRPT can be configured in local Group Policy for a single computer or domain Group Policy for some or all computers in the domain.
What are some of the methods that can be used to configure clients for accessing work folders?
When it comes to troubleshooting, if a client has never had DirectAccess working, verify that the computer account is in the proper group for Group Policy application. You can use gpresult.exe to help identify why the GPO is not being applied.
What is the first thing to check when troubleshooting VPN problems?
VPN Troubleshooting Guide – How To Fix VPN Problems
- Restart the VPN Software.
- Clear your Device of Old VPN Software.
- Make Use of the VPN’s Help Function.
- Make Sure Your VPN is Up To Date.
- Change the VPN Server.
- Connect Using a Different VPN Protocol.
- Check Your Firewall.
- Try the OpenVPN Client Instead.
What is NRPT used for in DirectAccess?
DirectAccess uses the NRPT to ensure that only requests for resources in the internal namespace, as defined by the DirectAccess administrator, are sent over the DirectAccess connection. DNS queries for all other namespaces are sent to the DNS servers defined on the client’s network interface.
How do I configure the NRPT?
The NRPT provides a form of “DNS server routing” based on the names configured on the NRPT. You configure the NRPT during the setup of the Windows DA server or the UAG DA server. The figure below shows the configuration interface for the NRPT using the UAG DA wizard.
What happens if a name does not match an NRPT entry?
If a name does not match any entry on the NRPT, then the name resolution request is sent to the DNS server configured on the DA client computer’s NIC.
Why does the NRPT client fail to resolve the DNS name?
If the issue is related to NRPT configuration, the client will fail to resolve this name to an IP address. Testing from a non-DirectAccess client should resolve correctly, however. If split DNS is employed, it is necessary to include the DirectAccess server’s public hostname in the NRPT as an exemption.
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