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.”    

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a core networking service that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. Without DHCP, administrators would need to manually configure IP addresses for every device — a time‑consuming and error‑prone process, especially in large organizations. DHCP simplifies configuration management, improves scalability, streamlines IP address allocation, and makes network troubleshooting easier. This guide walks you through: Installing the DHCP Server role Understanding the IP addressing used in the example Preparing for DHCP scope creation   Understanding the IP Addressing Used For this demonstration, the following Class C network was used: Network: 192.168.70.0 /29 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248 Subnet Range Used: 7th subnet Usable IP Range: 192.168.70.49 – 192.168.70.54 Network Address: 192.168.70.48 Broadcast Address: 192.168.70.55 A basic understanding of subnetting is recommended before configuring DHCP scopes. Step 1–10 Use Server Manager → Add Roles and Features to install the DHCP Server role. Proceed through the wizard, confirming selections until installation begins 1: Click on Add roles and Features to begin the installation process. Next, proceed to the following screen   2: Select DHCP Server from the list of roles. After that, click Next to continue.   3: Review the installation details. Then, confirm your selections to move forward     4: Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, click Close to exit the wizard   5: Open Server Manager to verify the DHCP role. From here, navigate to the Tools menu.       6: Click DHCP under Tools. At this point, the DHCP console should open.     7:  Click Next     8: Proceed to the next stage     9:  Click install and let it install     10 Then, you need to complete the DHCP configuration   11     Step 12–15 Additionally, Once authorization is complete, DHCP will appear on the Server Manager dashboard, confirming successful installation. 12. Hence, you need to provide user’s credential to be used   13:  following the provision of user credential, the installation wizard shows you a summary of what you have done.     14: As mentioned in Step 11, two user accounts were created earlier in Active Directory Users and Computers; these accounts will subsequently be used for DHCP delegation.   15 Subsequently, DHCP is showing on dashboard   click on this to see the part 2 on linkedIn  Home