Create a new scope

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To create a new scope

Open DHCP.
In the console tree, click the applicable DHCP server.

Where?
- DHCP/applicable DHCP server
On the Action menu, click New Scope.
Follow the instructions in the New Scope Wizard.

Notes

To open DHCP, click Start, click Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click DHCP.
Before you create the scope, determine starting and ending IP addresses to be used within it.
Depending on the starting and ending IP addresses for your scope, the DHCP console suggests a default subnet mask useful for most networks. If you know a different subnet mask is required for your network, you can modify the value as needed.
When you finish creating a new scope, you might need to complete additional tasks, such as activating the scope for use or assigning scope options.

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