Article: Q151696
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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If you extend the start address of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) scope, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Windows NT Server 3.5
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The parameter is incorrect
Windows NT Server 3.51 or later
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The range is extended less than the specified backward extension. Extend the
range in integral of 32 IP addresses.
CAUSE
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The above error messages are a result of the DHCP Scope being extended in
increments not equal to 32.
RESOLUTION
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Configure the start address in increments of 32 IP addresses.
MORE INFORMATION
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Below is an example of an invalid extended start address of a DHCP scope:
DHCP Scope Start Address: 150.32.100.200
Extended DHCP Scope Start Address: 150.32.100.167
Below are examples of a valid extended start address of a DHCP scope:
DHCP Scope Start Address: 150.32.100.200
Extended DHCP Scope Start Address: 150.32.100.168
Extended DHCP Scope Start Address: 150.32.100.136
Extended DHCP Scope Start Address: 150.32.100.104
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Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Issue type : kbbug
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