ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_DROP_NO_RESPONSE - 13813 (0x35F5)

Technical Meaning

The error code ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_DROP_NO_RESPONSE with the numeric value 13813 and hexadecimal representation 0x35F5 indicates that no response was received from a peer during an IPsec/IKE negotiation process. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is attempting to establish or maintain a secure connection using Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol.

Error Details

This error code is specific to the IPsec/IKE subsystem and is used to notify that the expected response from the peer was not received, which could indicate various issues such as network connectivity problems, configuration mismatches, or other operational issues.

Usage Context

The ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_DROP_NO_RESPONSE error can be encountered in a variety of scenarios where IPsec/IKE is being used to establish secure communication channels. This includes but is not limited to:

• Establishing initial IKE SA (Security Association) for IPsec tunnels
• Rekeying existing IKE SAs
• Handling retransmissions and timeouts during the negotiation process

Developer Interpretation

When this error code is returned, it suggests that there was an issue with the peer's response during the IKE negotiation. Developers should interpret this as a failure in the expected communication flow and take appropriate action to diagnose and resolve the underlying issue.

Related Errors

• ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_PROCESSING (13809 - 0x35E5): Indicates an error occurred while processing the IKE message from the peer.
• ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_INVALID_MESSAGE_FORMAT (13812 - 0x35F4): Suggests that the received IKE message was not in a valid format, which could also lead to no response being received.

FAQ

Q: What does the ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_DROP_NO_RESPONSE error mean?

A: It indicates that no response was received from the peer during an IPsec/IKE negotiation process. This can be due to network issues or configuration mismatches.

Q: How should I troubleshoot this issue?

A: Review the network connectivity and ensure that both parties are configured correctly for IKE negotiations. Check for any firewall rules or security policies that might be blocking necessary traffic.

Summary

The ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_DROP_NO_RESPONSE error code is a generic indication of a failure in receiving expected responses during IPsec/IKE negotiations. Developers should focus on network diagnostics and configuration verification to resolve this issue.