DHCP on a Routed Network

Since DHCP uses broadcasts, and routers block broadcasts, clients on remote subnets may be unable to receive TCP/IP information from a DHCP Server. Clients will use Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) if they are unable to locate a DHCP server. Using APIPA a client will assign itself a random address between 169.254.0.1 – 169.254.254.254/16, allowing…

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Configuring a DHCP Server

To access the DHCP server click Administrative Tools> DHCP.  To view DHCP server statistics, right-click on the server. Then select Display Statistics. The Server Statistics box shows general information about the DHCP server such as the number of Acknowledgements and address usage. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To configure the properties…

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Setting up a DHCP Scope

Access DHCP server click Start>Administrative Tools>DHCP. The green arrow next to the server indicates that the DHCP service is running. To create a new scope right-click on the server. Select New Scope. Click Next. Fill in Scope name and description, Click Next to continue. Next, specify the range of IP addresses available. Type the first IP address into the Start IP…

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Installing DHCP

To install DHCP using the Server Manager click on Start.  Select Server Manager. Or from the Quick Launch Taskbar. Select Roles.  Then Add Roles. Click Next to continue.  Select DHCP Server.  Click Next to continue. Then Click Next.   Select Network connection. Then Click Next. DNS settings fill in the Parent Domain. IPv4 Address of Preferred…

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Introduction to DHCP

In large networks the task of assigning TCP/IP addresses can be troublesome. The administrator will have to manually give every machine an IP address and subnet mask, as well as additional information such as DNS and WINS server addresses. A lot of operator errors can occur and TCP/IP information can be difficult to manage. Use…

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