ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_KILL_DUMMY_NAP_TUNNEL - 13898 (0x364A)
NAP reauth succeeded and must delete the dummy NAP IKEv2 tunnel.
Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Introduction
This article provides a detailed explanation of the Windows error code ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_KILL_DUMMY_NAP_TUNNEL with numeric value 13898 and hexadecimal representation 0x364A. It focuses on the technical meaning, usage context, and developer interpretation.
Technical Meaning
The error ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_KILL_DUMMY_NAP_TUNNEL is generated when Network Access Protection (NAP) reauthentication has succeeded, necessitating the deletion of a dummy Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) tunnel. This indicates that the system has completed an NAP revalidation process and must clean up associated IKEv2 tunnel resources.
Error Details
The error is specific to the IPsec/IKE subsystem within Windows and is related to Network Access Protection mechanisms. It signifies a successful reauthentication event where the system needs to terminate a temporary IKEv2 tunnel that was created for NAP compliance purposes.
Usage Context
This error typically occurs during the execution of NAP-related operations, specifically when an NAP revalidation process has completed successfully and requires cleanup of associated IKEv2 tunnel resources. It is not intended to be encountered by end-users but rather serves as a diagnostic tool for developers and system administrators.
Developer Interpretation
Developers should interpret this error code as an indication that the NAP reauthentication process has succeeded, and any dummy IKEv2 tunnels created during this process must be terminated. This is part of the normal lifecycle management of NAP-compliant IPsec/IKE connections within Windows environments.
Related Errors
ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_AUTHENTICATION_FAILURE(13890, 0x3642): Indicates an authentication failure during IKEv2 negotiation.ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_CERTIFICATE_PROBLEM(13891, 0x3643): Suggests a certificate-related issue preventing successful IKEv2 connection.
FAQ
Q: What does the error ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_KILL_DUMMY_NAP_TUNNEL signify?
A: It indicates that NAP reauthentication has succeeded and requires the deletion of a dummy IKEv2 tunnel.
Q: Is this error critical for end-users?
A: No, it is primarily used as a diagnostic tool for developers and system administrators to understand the lifecycle management of NAP-compliant IPsec/IKE connections.
Summary
The ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_KILL_DUMMY_NAP_TUNNEL error code (13898, 0x364A) is specific to Windows' IPsec/IKE subsystem and indicates that NAP reauthentication has succeeded, necessitating the cleanup of dummy IKEv2 tunnels. Developers should interpret this as part of normal lifecycle management and not as an issue requiring immediate attention.