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Running DHCP on a Windows XP Pro machine

Asked by: gbargsley

Hello all...

I am trying to find a solution that will allow me to run a DHCP server from a Windows XP Pro computer.  I do not care if it is built in to Windows or a Third-Party application, I just need one that works.

Any ideas would be great.

Thanks
Garry

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2005-07-25 at 09:14:19ID21503361
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dhcp

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Answers

 

by: JimsZPosted on 2005-07-25 at 09:47:52ID: 14519432

Have you done a search on this subject or are you looking for feedback from someone that has already ran one?   Why not just use a small router to give dhcp or an old NT box ?  



http://www.vicomsoft.com/ftp_site/trial_dhcp.php  (here is a 3rd party app that runs a dhcp server, this is a demo that can actually be purchased based upon scale of needs)

 

by: jandakelPosted on 2005-07-25 at 10:41:03ID: 14520017

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Network_and_Internet/Web_Servers/Cintel_Orion_Web_Server.html

This software professes to be able to perform DHCP functions and it's fully functional for free!  Unfortunately, I have never used it before, so I can't vouge for it's effectiveness.

JK

 

by: suzeshPosted on 2005-07-25 at 21:09:25ID: 14523917

It is very simple to run DHCP in Windows XP Professional
I m explaining about the network with all computers have windows XP ( not as server based networking).
1) Assume one of the computer as Server Computer (simple if you assume that computer having Modem)
2) Install network card in all computers including server.

STep I (In server computer having modem)
3) Now in server computer, right mouse click on My network places choose properties.
4) Open the properties dialog box of Local Area Netowork.
5) Click on General Tab.
6) Click on Internet Protocol  and click on properties button.
7) Choose Use the following IP Address :
   type : IP Address     192.168.0.1
            Subnet Mask    255.255.255.0

8) Make a dial up connection. (Properties of My network Place -- Create new connection..... )
9) Open the properties of dialup connection.
10) Click on Advanced tab.
11) You will find the Internet connection Sharing. Check mark on the Allow other network users to connect throught this computer's internet connection.
12) Restart computer if necessary.

Step 2.
13) IN client computer, open the properties of My network places.
14) Right mouse click on Local Area Network -- choose properties.
15) chooose general tab. --- choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
16) Click on Properties button.
17) Choose Obtain an IP address automatically.
18) Restart all computers except server.
19) Your DHCP Server is ready to serve other clients.

NOte:: other third party software for DHCP Server configuration is Wingate, Proxyserver etc.)

Thanks
Suzesh

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