How to Create a New Scope in DHCP

Learn how to create a new scope in DHCP in 13 simple steps.
 DHCP scope is a collection of IP addresses and TCP/IP configuration parameters that are available for lease to DHCP client computers. A DHCP scope must be defined and activated on the DHCP server to assign dynamic TCP/IP configuration to a DHCP client computer. It can have a single continuous range of IP addresses. To use several address ranges within a single scope, set exclusion ranges after defining the scope.

1. Run DHCP from Start Menu > Programs > Administrative Tools > DHCP
   
   
   

   
   

   In the DHCP console, highlight the server, and click Action > New Scope menu.
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   In the DHCP console, highlight the server, and click Action > New Scope menu.
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   In the welcome screen of the New Scope Wizard, click the Next button.
   
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   On the Scope Name page, specify a name and description for the scope, and click the Next button. However, it is not mandatory to specify description for the scope.
   
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   On the IP Address Range page, specify Start IP address, End IP address, and Subnet mask/length of the scope address range, and click the Next button.
   
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   On the Add Exclusions page, specify the Start IP address and the End IP address, and click the Add button. Click the Next button.
   
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   On the Lease Duration page, specify the time period for which the scope shall be used, and click the Next button.
   
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   On the Configure DHCP Options page, specify permission to configure DHCP options, and click the Next button.
   
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   On the Router (Default Gateway) page, specify the IP address of the router, and click the Next button.
   
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    On the Domain Name and DNS Servers page, specify the name of the parent domain, the name of the DNS Server and its IP address, and click the Next button.
    
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    On the WINS Servers page, specify the Server name and its IP address, and click the Add button. Click the Next button.
    
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    On the Activate Scope page, specify when you want to activate the scope, and click the Next button.
    
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    Click the Finish button.