Microsoft KB Archive/822058

= &quot;DHCP server is unreachable&quot; error message when you use the DHCP New Scope Wizard to define a range of IP addresses for a scope =

Article ID: 822058

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you run the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) New Scope Wizard to define a range of IP addresses for a scope, the scope is not enabled after you click to select the Yes, I want to activate this scope now check box and then close the wizard. Client computers that request a DHCP address receive the following error message:

The following error occurred when renewing adapter, where  is the network interface card on the computer  : DHCP Server is unreachable.



CAUSE
This issue occurs because of a problem with the DHCP Scope Wizard.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, re-create the scope, and then manually enable the scope after you click to select the No, I will activate this scope later check box in the DHCP Scope Wizard. Or, manually deactivate and then reactivate the DHCP scope. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click DHCP.
 * 3) Click the DHCP scope that you created.
 * 4) Right-click the scope, and then click Deactivate.
 * 5) Right-click the scope, and then click Activate.



MORE INFORMATION
You must enable a scope to make it available to clients and to start distribution of IP leases. Do not enable a scope until you have specified all required options. Do not disable a scope unless you are retiring it permanently from use on your network.

Keywords: kbfasttrack kberrmsg kbsyssettings kbprb KB822058

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