Importing DHCP Configuration Information

You can use the DNS/DHCP Management Console to import existing DHCP configuration information. The DHCP information should be in DHCP version 2.0 or 3.0 file format.

To import existing DHCP configuration information, complete the following steps:

  1. Launch the Management Console by double-clicking the icon.

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  2. Click the DHCP Service tab.

  3. Click Import.

    The Import-File Input window is displayed, requesting the location of the DHCP database file.

  4. Enter the drive and path to the DHCP database file, or use the browse button to navigate your way to the file.

    After you select the file to import, the path to that file is displayed in the DHCP File window.

  5. Click Next.

    The Import DHCP - Subnet List window is displayed, listing each subnet found in the configuration file.

  6. Select the desired subnet or subnets and click Add, or click AddAll to import all the subnets on the list.

  7. Select the Subnet Context and click Next.

  8. The Import window is displayed, indicating the subnet context and the subnets to import. (The subnet address and name are displayed on the list.)

  9. Click Import.

  10. The Server Input window is displayed, prompting you to select a default NCP server to manage the newly imported subnet.

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  11. Use the browse button to select the target server and click OK.

    If an error occurs during the importing process, an error message will be displayed, and the Details button will be enabled allowing you to display more information.



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