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Event ID 4650: An IPsec main mode security association was established

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An IPsec main mode security association was established.

Event 4650
Security-Auditing
Security log
Audit
Message and fields (as Event Viewer shows them)
An IPsec main mode security association was established. Extended mode was not enabled.  Certificate authentication was not used.

Local Endpoint:
	Principal Name:	…
	Network Address:	…
	Keying Module Port:	…

Remote Endpoint:
	Principal Name:	…
	Network Address:	…
	Keying Module Port:	…

Security Association Information:
	Lifetime (minutes):	…
	Quick Mode Limit:	…
	Main Mode SA ID:	…

Cryptographic Information:
	Cipher Algorithm:	…
	Integrity Algorithm:	…
	Diffie-Hellman Group:	…

Additional Information:
	Keying Module Name:	…
	Authentication Method:	…
	Role:	…
	Impersonation State:	…
	Main Mode Filter ID:	…