> Source: [sk166437](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk166437)

# sk166437 - VTI does not appear as "Point to Point" interface

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk166437 |
| Date Created | 2020-04-21 |
| Last Modified | 2020-04-27 |
| Technical Level | General |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- After creating a numbered VTI interface in the WebUI and fetching it in SmartConsole with "Get Interfaces," the vpnt interface on the gateway object appears as either "This Network" or "External," rather than populating as a "Point to Point" interface.  
As a result, anti-spoofing exclusions cannot be defined.

## Cause

Possible leftover object in the system that cannot get overwritten by the Get Interfaces fetch.  
Reinstalling database will leave the field clean.

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## Solution

1. Delete the vpnt interface on the gateway object.  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk166437/VPNT20200421163243.png)  

2. Install the database (requires publishing the session).
3. Run "Get Interfaces" to fetch the topology again.

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