The Setup Computer Wizard configures clients to use DHCP service even without a DHCP Server (280010)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Small Business Server 2000

This article was previously published under Q280010

SYMPTOMS

The Setup Computer Wizard configures a client computer to obtain its TCP/IP address information by using the DHCP service even when there is not an available server that is running the DHCP service, or when the wizard is statically configuring TCP/IP settings on clients.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Setup Computer Wizard only supports a scenario where client TCP/IP settings are configured by using the DHCP service.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, manually configure TCP/IP settings on the affected clients. To do this, you can open the Network tool in the Control Panel, and then select the TCP/IP option for the network adapter. On the IP Address tab, you can configure the client with a static IP address.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

To open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box on a Windows 2000-based client, open Control Panel, double-click the Network icon, right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, you can set TCP/IP to automatically obtain an IP address.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	6/18/2004
Keywords:	kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB280010