Activate a scope

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

To activate a scope

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

Where?
- DHCP/applicable DHCP server/applicable superscope (if used)/applicable scope
On the Action menu, click Activate.

Notes

To open DHCP, click Start, click Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click DHCP.
Activating a scope is needed only for new scopes to start lease distribution. You must activate a scope to make it available for DHCP clients.
Do not activate a scope until you specify the options you want.
The Action menu command changes to Deactivate when the selected scope is currently activated. Do not deactivate a scope unless you are retiring it permanently from use on your network.

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