9 July 2026

Configure DHCP on Windows Server Part 2   Dynamic Host Configuration protocol (DHCP) is a networking protocol for dynamically assigning IP addresses to each host on your organizations network. The DHCP makes it easier to manage IP addresses. In a network without DHCP, you must manually assign IP addresses which can be very cumbersome and stressful in a massive organization. Overall, DHCP simplifies configuration Management, increases scalability, streamlines IP address management and makes Network troubleshooting easier. A basic Knowledge of Networking is required to accurately setup the Scope. In This tutorial, I used a Class C IP 192. 168. 70. 0  /29 Subnet mask 255. 255. 255. 248 I used the 7th subnet range which ranges from 192.168.70.48 to 192.168.70.55 where 192.168.70.48 is my network IP and 192.168.70.55 is my broadcast IP. In the first part of this document  I revealed how to install the DHCP role on your Server and this part 2 will reveal how to configure the DHCP scope. you can visit the 1st part of the document on LinkeIn by clicking here You can also visit it on my blog by clicking Configure DHCP on Windows Server part 1 I will be taking you on a step by step process of Setting up a DHCP scope. The steps will offer pictorial representation for what is being done. Step 1: Picture showing DHCP has already been installed.       Step 2 Next, right click on DHCP on dashboard and select DHCP manager   Step 3 Then, right click on Ipv4 and select new scope   STEP 4 Insert the Scope Name and Description to identify the purpose of the scope   STEP 5 Insert Start IP, End IP, length and Subnet Mask. Importantly, this is where the knowledge of networking is pivotal.”     STEP 6 After that, add any Excluded IPs and click Next. Ensure you read the instructions carefully as you proceed.   STEP 7 Configure the Lease Duration by reading the description provided and entering the appropriate time.   STEP 7 (Continued) You can choose to configure most common DHCP options now or later. Alternatively, you may configure them after scope creation.   STEP 8 Add the Default Gateway for the network.   STEP 9 Next, insert the Parent Domain and DNS Server details.   STEP 10 Proceed to the next configuration screen.   STEP 11 The scope is activated immediately after configuration.   STEP 12 Installation is now complete.   STEP 13 This final screen confirms that the scope has been successfully created and activated. A final image shows DHCP applied on a client computer, including the assigned IP address and lease time.   “Finally, the picture reveals DHCP has been applied on the client computer with the lease time displayed.”