"DHCP server is unreachable" error message when you use the DHCP New Scope Wizard to define a range of IP addresses for a scope (822058)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition

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 adapter is the network interface card on the computer adapter: 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:

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click DHCP.
Click the DHCP scope that you created.
Right-click the scope, and then click Deactivate.
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.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	1/18/2005
Keywords:	kbFastTrack kberrmsg kbSysSettings kbprb KB822058 kbAudITPRO kbAudEndUser