How to Change a DHCP Server Address

Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) is a way to configure IP addresses and TCP/IP settings throughout your network. The DHCP service is run on a machine with a static IP address so that the computers on the network can find it for automated configurations. Setting the IP address on a Windows 2003 server is accomplished through the network configuration settings in Control Panel.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Double-click "Network Connections." In this section, double-click "LAN Connection." This opens the configuration tool to set the IP address of the server.

2. Select "TCP/IP" from the list of configured network applications and click the "Properties" button. This opens a new configuration window.

3. Select "Use the following IP address" to set a static IP for the server. Enter the IP address chosen for the server in the first textbox that is activated.

4. Enter the subnet mask and default gateway for the server. The default gateway is usually the router on the local network or the DSL or cable modem on a small, home network.

5. Enter the DNS server address. The DNS servers are separate servers on the network. For small, home networks, the DNS server is provided by your service provider.

6. Click the "Ok" button to save the settings. Click "Ok" again at the general LAN properties window.

7. Renew settings on local computers. Computers that use the DHCP server for configuration need to be rebooted. You can also use the DOS command prompt to renew settings. The "ipconfig -renew" command refreshes the settings on client computers on the network.

References

• askageek.com