Q256508: Installing Routing and Remote Access Services in Unattended Mode
Article: Q256508
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbsetup kbtool
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
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SUMMARY
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With the advent of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5, you can install Routing and
Remote Access Services (RRAS) in unattended Setup mode, requiring little user
intervention. Service Pack 6 includes updated RRAS files in Support\RRAS
folder.
You can use one of two different methods to perform an unattended RRAS
installation.
The following text is a copy of the information in the RRAS Readme.txt file
included with Service Pack 6a.
MORE INFORMATION
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The first method is performed where the Remote Access Service (RAS) was
previously installed during an unattended installation of Windows NT 4.0
Server.
The second method is performed after the installation of the operating system and
SP5. See the steps below for more detailed information.
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2.1 Method One: Installing During Windows NT Unattended Setup
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1. Copy all the Windows NT system files needed, usually the I386 folder (ALPHA is
valid if installing on Alpha) and all its subfolders from the CD to a network
share devoted to network server setup. The folder name of this network share is
usually also I386 (the remainder of this article assumes I386 in the steps).
2. Delete the following 63 files from the I386 folder. It is recommended that you
create a batch file to help simplify the deletion process. For more information
about creating this batch file, see Section, 4.2.
asyncmac.sy_
cis.sc_
inetmib1.dl_
kmddsp.ts_
modem.in_
ndistapi.sy_
ndiswan.sy_
nwlnkipx.sy_
oemnsvra.in_
pad.in_
pppmenu.sc_
rasacd.sy_
rasadhlp.dl_
rasadmin.cn_
rasadmin.ex_
rasadmin.hl_
rasapi32.dl_
rasauto.dl_
rasautou.ex_
rascauth.dl_
rascbcp.dl_
rasccp.dl_
rascfg.dl_
raschap.dl_
rascpl.cp_
rasctrs.dl_
rasdial.ex_
rasdlg.dl_
rasfil32.dl_
rasgloss.cn_
rasgloss.hl_
rasgprxy.dl_
rasgtwy.dl_
rasipcp.dl_
rasiphlp.dl_
rasipxcp.dl_
rasman.dl_
rasmon.ex_
rasmxs.dl_
rasnbfcp.dl_
raspap.dl_
rasphone.cn_
rasphone.ex_
rasphone.hl_
raspppen.dl_
raspptpe.sy_
raspptpm.sy_
raspptpu.sy_
rasread.tx_
rassapi.dl_
rassauth.dl_
rasscrpt.dl_
rasser.dl_
rassetup.cn_
rassetup.hl_
rasshell.dl_
rasspap.dl_
rastapi.dl_
script.do_
slip.sc_
slipmenu.sc_
switch.in_
ws2_32.dl_
3. Create a new folder named $OEM$ in the I386 folder.
4. In the $OEM$ folder, create a file named CMDLINES.TXT with the following
lines:
[Commands] ".\UPDATE\UPDATE.EXE -U -Z -N"
This file alerts Setup to install the Service Pack at the end of GUI mode setup.
5. Copy SP6 to the $OEM$ folder. If you have the Service Pack CD, copy the
contents of the I386 folder to the $OEM$ folder. If you have the compressed
format of the Service Pack, you need to use the "SP6I386.EXE /X" command. See
http://support.microsoft.com/highlights/ntw40.asp
(http://support.microsoft.com/highlights/ntw40.asp)
6. Expand the RRAS source files into the I386 folder using the "MPRI386.EXE /C"
command.
See http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/winfeatures/rras/rrasdown.asp
(http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/winfeatures/rras/rrasdown.asp)
7. Copy four updated RRAS files, required for unattended setup, to the I386
folder, confirming any file replacement messages:
- Dosnet.inf
- Txtsetup.sif
- Mprsetup.exe (SP5 filename: mprsetup.ste)
- Rascfg.dll (SP5 filename: rascfg.ste)
The first two, Dosnet.inf and Txtsetup.sif, are located in the Support\RRAS
folder on the SP5 CD. The second two, Mprsetup.exe and Rascfg.dll, are located
in SP6. Since they are RRAS-specific files, they have been renamed with the .ste
file extension.
Copy them from SP5 into the I386 folder and rename them using the proper file
extension names.
8. Modify "UNATTEND.TXT", located in the I386 folder, with settings for your RRAS
computer(s). Information about RRAS specific parameters is listed in this
document. A sample unattend file is included for your reference in Section 4.1.
See the Knowledge Base Articles documented in Section 5.2 for any non-RRAS
specific settings.
9. Start unattended Setup mode using: WINNT[32].EXE /U:answer file /S:install
source
Examples:
C:\I386\WINNT32 /U:C:\I386\UNATTEND.TXT
C:\I386\WINNT /U:C:\I386\UNATTEND.TXT /S:C:\I386
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2.2 Method Two: Installing Post-Windows NT Setup
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1. Install Windows NT Server 4.0 (or use your existing installation).
2. Install all necessary communications devices (Modems/VPNs). Verify that the
following services/protocols are not installed on the system (if any or all are,
remove them):
- DHCP Relay Agent
- RIP for Internet Protocol
- RIP for NwLink IPX/SPX compatible transport
- SAP Agent
- Remote Access Service
- Routing and Remote Access Service
3. Install SP6 (RRAS requires SP3 or later to install).
4. Expand the RRAS source files into a temporary folder using the "MPRI386.EXE
/C" command. The remainder of this method assumes you used C:\TEMP.
See http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/winfeatures/rras/rrasdown.asp
(http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/winfeatures/rras/rrasdown.asp)
5. Copy two updated RRAS files, required for unattended setup, to the C:\TEMP
folder, confirming any file replacement messages:
mprsetup.exe (SP6 file name: Mprsetup.ste)
rascfg.dll (SP6 file name: Rascfg.ste)
Mprsetup.exe and Rascfg.dll are located in SP6. Since they are RRAS specific
files, they have been renamed with the .ste file extension. Copy and rename them
from SP6 into the C:\TEMP folder using the proper file extension names. If you
have the compressed format of the Service Pack, you need to use the "SP6I386.EXE
/X" command to expand it.
6. Modify "$WINNT$.INF" in the "%WINDIR%\SYSTEM32" folder of your existing
Windows NT Server installation with specific settings for your RRAS computer(s).
Information about RRAS specific parameters is listed in Section 3.0. A sample
file has also been included for your reference. If the "$WINNT$.INF" file does
not exist on your computer, create it using the parameter information.
7. Start the RRAS setup using the Run command or the command line: mprsetup.exe
/u install source
Example: C:\TEMP\mprsetup.exe /u C:\Temp
8. Reapply SP6.
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2.3 Known Issues with Method One
1. If you want to install the NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport during the
unattended Setup mode, perform the following steps:
- Delete NDIS.SY_ from the I386 folder
- Copy NDIS.SYS from Service Pack 6 into the I386 folder
- Start unattended Setup mode
2. More than one NIC can not be configured for static or DHCP TCP/IP addressing
during unattended setup. It can be set manually after the restarting the
computer or see Section 5.2 for information on a workaround.
3. The IPX Internal Network Number can not be configured during unattended Setup
mode. It can be set manually after restarting the computer or see Section 5.2
for information on a workaround.
4. The IPX Frame Type can not be configured during unattended Setup mode. It can
be set manually after first boot or see Section 5.2 for information on a
workaround.
5. The "Remote Access Admin" shortcut on the Start Menu\Programs\Administrative
Tools (Common) folder is not removed by Setup. You receive a warning if you try
to use this application. To avoid this, remove the following line from the
[AdminTools] block of syssetup.inf before installing:
%rasadmin% = rasadmin.exe,rasadmin.exe,,0
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2.4 Known Issues with Method Two
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1. The RRAS parameter section located in $winnt$.inf must be named
"RASParamSection" or unattended Setup fails.
2. Normally, for the PPTP Protocol to be installed, the Remote Access Service
(RAS) must also be installed or NT will install it for you. RAS/RRAS cannot be
currently installed if you want to use RRAS unattend Setup Method Two. The
easiest way to install the PPTP Protocol without installing RAS is to perform
the following steps:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
- Double-click Network, click the Protocols tab, and click Add.
- Select the Point To Point Tunneling Protocol, and click OK.
- Select the desired number of VPN Ports, and click OK.
- Click OK on the Setup Message regarding RAS.
- Click Cancel on the Add RAS Device dialog.
- Click Cancel on the Remote Access Setup dialog.
- Click Yes on the warning message, and click Close.
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3.0 NEW UNATTENDED OPTIONS
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The following information is intended to be a supplement for existing Windows NT
4.0 unattended information found in the Knowledge Base. The updated
configuration options described below need to be used in conjunction with
previously documented unattended Setup options to successfully install the
Routing and Remote Access Service during an unattended installation of Windows
NT Server 4.0. See the Section 5.2 for additional Knowledge Base article
information.
New unattended options:
[Ras PPTP Parameters]
NumVPN
Value: Number of VPN ports
Specifies the number of Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices PPTP setup should
create. You can specify the number of VPN devices from 1 to 255. The default
value is 1.
[RasParameters]
PortSections
Values: port section name
The PortSections key is used to define a port section name. Multiple port section
names can be specified but they must be separated by commas ",". See [Port
Section Name] definition below.
DialoutProtocols
Value: TCP/IP | IPX | NETBEUI | All
ALL implies all installed protocols.
RasType
Value: RAS | DemandDial | LanToLan | All
The RasType key defines the type of RRAS installation you want to perform.
RAS - Install as a RAS Server (default value).
DemandDial - Install as a DemandDial Router/RAS Server (DemandDial option will
automatically install the RAS Server option).
LanToLan - Install as a LanToLan Router only (DemandDial and RAS are disabled).
All - Install all of the options above.
DialinProtocols
Value: TCP/IP | IPX | NETBEUI | All
ALL implies all installed protocols.
NetBEUIClientAccess
Value: Network | ThisComputer
Default is Network.
TcpIpClientAccessv Value: Network | ThisComputer
Default is Network.
UseDHCP
Value: YES | NO
Default is YES.
StaticAddress
Value: Network_ID
The StaticAddress key is required if UseDHCP = NO.
StaticMask
Value: Subnet_Mask
The StaticMask key is required if UseDHCP = NO.
ClientCanRequestIPAddress
Value: YES | NO
Default is NO.
IpxClientAccess
Value: Network | ThisComputer
Default is Network.
AutomaticNetworkNumbers
Value: YES | NO
Default is YES.
NetworkNumberFrom
Value: IPX_net_number
Valid numbers range from 1 to 0xFFFFFFFE. This key is required if
AutomaticNetworkNumbers = NO.
AssignSameNetworkNumber
Value: YES | NO
Default is YES.
ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber
Value: YES | NO
Default is NO.
[Port Section Name]
PortName
Value: COM1 | COM2 | COM3-COM25 | VPN1 | VPN2 | VPN3-VPN8
The PortName key indicates the names of the ports to be configured in a
particular port section.
DeviceType
Value: Modem | Vpn
The DeviceType key indicates the type of device RRAS should install. ISDN devices
are not currently supported.
PortUsage
Value: DialOut | DialIn | DialInOut | Routing | All
The PortUsage key defines the dialing properties for the ports being configured.
DialOut - enables the port(s) to be used for dialing out as a RAS client.
DialIn - enables the port(s) to be used for dialing in as a RAS server.
DialInOut - enables the port(s) to be used for dialing out/dialing in as a RAS
client/server.
Routing - enables the port(s) to be used for dialing out/dialing in as a
Demand-dial Router.
All - enables all of the port options above.
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4.0 SAMPLE FILES
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4.1 Unattend Sample File (UNATTEND.TXT)
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A sample unattended installation file has been created below for your use. This
file is included for reference purposes only; it's not intended for use as your
actual answer file.
;[Unattended]
;OEMPreinstall = Yes
;NoWaitAfterTextMode = 1
;NoWaitAfterGuiMode = 1
;FileSystem = LeaveAlone
;ExtendOemPartition = 0
;ConfirmHardware = No
;NtUpgrade = No
;Win31Upgade = No
;TargetPath = \RRASUTND
;[GuiUnattended]
;OemSkipWelcome = 1
;OEMBlankAdminPassword = 1
;TimeZone = "(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US and Canada); Tijuana"
;AdvServerType = SERVERNT
;[UserData]
;FullName = UserName
;OrgName = CompanyName
;ComputerName = ComputerName
;[LicenseFilePrintData]
;AutoMode = PERSEAT
;[Display]
;BitsPerPel = 32
;XResolution = 800
;YResolution = 600
;VRefresh = 85
;AutoConfirm = 1
;[Modem]
;InstallModem = ModemParameter
;[ModemParameter]
;COM1 = "Courier V.Everything External Plug and Play"
;[Network]
;JoinWorkGroup = WORKGROUP
;DetectAdapters = DetectNICs
;InstallProtocols = ProtocolList
;InstallServices = SevicesList
;[DetectNICs]
;DetectCount = 1
;[ProtocolList]
;TC = InstallTCPIP
;NWLNKIPX = InstallIPX
;NBF = InstallNetBEUI
;RASPPTP = InstallPPTP
;[InstallTCPIP]
;DHCP = Yes
;[InstallIPX]
;[InstallNetBEUI]
;[InstallPPTP]
;NumVpn = 7
;[SevicesList]
;RAS = RASParamSection
;[RASParamSection]
;PortSections = PortSection1,PortSection2
;DialoutProtocols = All
;RasType = All
;DialinProtocols = All
;UseDHCP = No
;StaticAddress = 192.168.1.240
;StaticMask = 255.255.255.240
;IpxClientAccess = Network
;AutomaticNetworkNumbers = YES
;AssignSameNetworkNumber = YES
;ClientsCanRequestIpxNodeNumber = NO
;NetBEUIClientAccess = Network
;[PortSection1]
;PortName = COM1
;DeviceType = MODEM
;PortUsage = All
;[PortSection2]
;PortName = VPN1-VPN7
;DeviceType = VPN
;PortUsage = All
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4.2 Deletion Batch File
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You can create a batch file for Method One by using the following lines:
del asyncmac.sy_ /F
del cis.sc_ /F
del inetmib1.dl_ /F
del kmddsp.ts_ /F
del modem.in_ /F
del ndistapi.sy_ /F
del ndiswan.sy_ /F
del nwlnkipx.sy_ /F
del oemnsvra.in_ /F
del pad.in_ /F
del pppmenu.sc_ /F
del rasacd.sy_ /F
del rasadhlp.dl_ /F
del rasadmin.cn_ /F
del rasadmin.ex_ /F
del rasadmin.hl_ /F
del rasapi32.dl_ /F
del rasauto.dl_ /F
del rasautou.ex_ /F
del rascauth.dl_ /F
del rascbcp.dl_ /F
del rasccp.dl_ /F
del rascfg.dl_ /F
del raschap.dl_ /F
del rascpl.cp_ /F
del rasctrs.dl_ /F
del rasdial.ex_ /F
del rasdlg.dl_ /F
del rasfil32.dl_ /F
del rasgloss.cn_ /F
del rasgloss.hl_ /F
del rasgprxy.dl_ /F
del rasgtwy.dl_ /F
del rasipcp.dl_ /F
del rasiphlp.dl_ /F
del rasipxcp.dl_ /F
del rasman.dl_ /F
del rasmon.ex_ /F
del rasmxs.dl_ /F
del rasnbfcp.dl_ /F
del raspap.dl_ /F
del rasphone.cn_ /F
del rasphone.ex_ /F
del rasphone.hl_ /F
del raspppen.dl_ /F
del raspptpe.sy_ /F
del raspptpm.sy_ /F
del raspptpu.sy_ /F
del rasread.tx_ /F
del rassapi.dl_ /F
del rassauth.dl_ /F
del rasscrpt.dl_ /F
del rasser.dl_ /F
del rassetup.cn_ /F
del rassetup.hl_ /F
del rasshell.dl_ /F
del rasspap.dl_ /F
del rastapi.dl_ /F
del script.do_ /F
del slip.sc_ /F
del slipmenu.sc_ /F
del switch.in_ /F
del ws2_32.dl_ /F
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5.0 KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES
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5.1 Additional Articles
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For additional information, see the following articles in the Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q155197
TITLE : Unattended Setup Parameters for Unattend.txt File
ARTICLE-ID: Q177267
TITLE : Unattended Setup Disables EnableDHCPFlag on Second Adapter
ARTICLE-ID: Q159837
TITLE : Setting the Frame Type for IPX During Unattended Setup
ARTICLE-ID: Q195178
TITLE : Setting the IPX Internal Network Number During Unattended Setup
ARTICLE-ID: Q175267
TITLE : How to Install an OEM Modem .INF File In Unattended Setup
ARTICLE-ID: Q168814
TITLE : Installing WinNT 4.0 Service Packs During Unattended Install
REFERENCES
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For additional information, click the article number below to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q219322 Unattended Setup for RRAS (Steelhead) Requires Service Pack 5
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