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[MS_RAS parameters]

Answer File = Unattend.txt and Sysprep.inf

The [MS_RAS parameters] section contains parameters for Routing and Remote Access Service for remote access servers.

Requires RouterType.

Entry Description
AssignSameNetworkNumber Specifies whether to assign the same network number to all clients.
AutomaticNetworkNumbers Specifies whether to allocate the network numbers parameter automatically.
ClientCanRequestIPAddress Specifies whether a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) client can request a specific IP address.
ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber Specifies whether a client can request an Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) node number.
DialinProtocols Specifies the protocols that support incoming connections.
IpAddressEnd Specifies the ending IP address that Setup uses when assigning addresses to clients.
IpAddressStart Specifies the beginning IP address that Setup uses when assigning addresses to clients.
IPXClientAccess Specifies the access scope of an IPX client.
Multilink Specifies whether to enable multilinking of modems for increased bandwidth.
NetworkNumberFrom Specifies the start address of allowed IPX network numbers.
RouterType Specifies how to configure the Routing and Remote Access Service.
TcpIpClientAccess Specifies the access scope of an TCP/IP client.
UseDHCP Specifies whether Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns IP addresses to TCP/IP clients.

Sample

This sample demonstrates one use of the [MS_RAS parameters] section of Unattend.txt.

[MS_RAS parameters]
AssignSameNetworkNumber = No
AutomaticNetworkNumbers = No
ClientCanRequestIPAddress = Yes
ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber = Yes
DialinProtocols = IPX,TCP/IP
IpAddressEnd = 193.1.1.200
IpAddressStart = 193.1.1.100
IPXClientAccess = ThisComputer
Multilink = No
NetworkNumberFrom = 0x000005ab
RouterType = 3
TcpIpClientAccess = ThisComputer
UseDHCP = Yes

AssignSameNetworkNumber

Specifies whether to assign the same network number to all clients.

Syntax AssignSameNetworkNumber = Yes | No
Values Yes

Assigns the same network number to all clients.

No

Does not assign the same network number to all clients.
Default Value Yes
Example 
AssignSameNetworkNumber = No

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AutomaticNetworkNumbers

Specifies whether to allocate the network numbers parameter automatically.

Syntax AutomaticNetworkNumbers = Yes | No
Values Yes

Automatically allocates network numbers.

No

Does not automatically allocate network numbers.
Default Value Yes
Example 
AutomaticNetworkNumbers = No
Comments If AutomaticNetworkNumbers = No, then you must provide a value for the NetworkNumberFrom entry.

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ClientCanRequestIPAddress

Specifies whether a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) client can request a specific IP address.

Syntax ClientCanRequestIPAddress = Yes | No
Values Yes

Specifies that a TCP/IP client can request a specific IP address.

No

A TCP/IP client cannot request a specific IP address.
Default Value No
Example 
ClientCanRequestIPAddress = Yes

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ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber

Specifies whether a client can request an Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) node number.

Syntax ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber = Yes | No
Values Yes

A client can request an IPX node number.

No

A client cannot request an IPX node number.
Default Value No
Example 
ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber = Yes
Comments For 32-bit platforms only.

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DialinProtocols

Specifies the protocols that support incoming connections.

Syntax DialinProtocols = All | TCP/IP | IPX | AppleTalk
Values All

Indicates all installed protocols on the computer.

TCP/IP

Indicates the TCP/IP protocol.

IPX

Indicates the IPX protocol.

AppleTalk

Indicates the AppleTalk protocol.
Example 
DialinProtocols = IPX,TCP/IP
Comments You can specify multiple protocols, but you must separate them with a comma.

Setup supports the IPX protocol only on 32-bit platforms.

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IpAddressEnd

Specifies the ending IP address that Setup uses when assigning addresses to clients.

Syntax IpAddressEnd = IP_address
Value IP_address
Example 
IpAddressEnd = 193.1.1.200
Comments Setup adds only one range of IP addresses during unattended Setup.

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IpAddressStart

Specifies the beginning IP address that Setup uses when assigning addresses to clients.

Syntax IpAddressStart = IP_address
Value IP_address
Example 
IpAddressStart = 193.1.1.100
Comments Setup adds only one range of IP addresses during unattended Setup.

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IPXClientAccess

Specifies the access scope of an IPX client.

Syntax IPXClientAccess = Network | ThisComputer
Values Network

The IPX client can access the entire network.

ThisComputer

The IPX client can access only this computer.
Default Value Network
Example 
IPXClientAccess = ThisComputer
Comments Valid only if one of the values of the entry DialinProtocols is IPX.

Setup supports the IPX protocol only on 32-bit platforms.

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Multilink

Specifies whether to enable multilinking of modems for increased bandwidth.

Syntax Multilink = Yes | No
Values Yes

Can link multiple modems together.

No

Cannot link multiple modems together.
Default Value Yes
Example 
Multilink = No
Comments Valid only if you install multiple modems.

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NetworkNumberFrom

Specifies the start address of allowed IPX network numbers.

Syntax NetworkNumberFrom = 0x00000001_to_0xFFFFFFFE
Values 0x00000001_to_0xFFFFFFFE
Example 
NetworkNumberFrom = 0x000005ab
Comments Setup supports the IPX protocol only on 32-bit platforms.

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RouterType

Specifies how to configure the Routing and Remote Access Service.

Syntax RouterType = 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7
Values 1

Enables remote access.

2

Enables local routing only (LAN-only router).

3

Enables remote access and local routing.

6

Enables local/remote routing (LAN and WAN routers).

7

Enables remote access and local/remote routing.

Required
Dependencies

Required for all [MS_RAS parameters] to take effect.
Valid only for the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 family.
Example 
RouterType = 3

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TcpIpClientAccess

Specifies the access scope of an TCP/IP client.

Syntax TcpIpClientAccess = Network | ThisComputer
Values Network

The TCP/IP client can access the entire network.

ThisComputer

The TCP/IP client can access only this computer.
Default Value Network
Dependencies Valid only if one of the values of the entry DialinProtocols is TCP/IP.
Example 
TcpIpClientAccess = ThisComputer

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UseDHCP

Specifies whether Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns IP addresses to TCP/IP clients.

Syntax UseDHCP = Yes | No
Values Yes

Use DHCP to assign IP addresses to TCP/IP clients.

No

Do not use DHCP to assign IP addresses to TCP/IP clients.
Default Value Yes
Dependencies

Important

  • If UseDHCP = No, then you must specify IpAddressStart and IpAddressEnd.
Example 
UseDHCP = Yes

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