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→Configuring IPv4 Scopes Using the DHCP Console
The next screen provide the option to configure DHCP options (such as default gateway, DNS and WINS servers) which will be provided to clients along with the dynamic IP address. If the ''yes'' option is selected, the wizard will present a series of screens where these options may be specified if required. On each screen enter the appropriate information, or leave the page blank if the option is required (for example not all configurations require a WINS server). If "no" is selected the wizard will skip to the ''Activate Scope'' screen where, as the name suggests, the new scope may be activated. Once activated the wizard may be closed. The new scope is now defined and active.
== Configuring Scopes at the Command Prompt ==
DHCP scopes may also be configured from the command prompt using the '''netsh''' tool. netsh may be run as a single command, or interactively. To run interactively. To run in interactive mode follow these steps:
1. At the command prompt enter '''netsh'''.
2. At the ''netsh>'' prompt enter '''dhcp'''.
2. At the '''netsh dhcp>''' prompt enter '''server ''\\servername'' ''' where ''servername'' is the UNC name or IP address of the server to be managed.
3. at the