VPN Connections Dropped When Computer Goes Into Standby Mode (216479)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

This article was previously published under Q216479

SYMPTOMS

When your computer goes into Standby mode, all active Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections may be disconnected.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you manually put your computer into Standby mode. Your computer does not automatically go into Standby mode when there is an active VPN connection.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

If your computer is configured as a local area network (LAN) router, it never goes into Standby mode.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbenv kbPowerMan KB216479