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Objective:
Configure the DHCP server SRV1 to lease IP addresses only to computers with MAC addresses starting with AABB in a specific range.
Step-by-Step Guide
✅ Step 1: Open DHCP Management Console
Log in to SRV1 with Domain Admin or DHCP Admin privileges.
Open DHCP Manager:
Press Windows + R, type dhcpmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
✅ Step 2: Create a New DHCP Scope
In the DHCP console, expand SRV1.
Right-click IPv4 and select New Scope.
The New Scope Wizard opens.
✅ Step 3: Configure the Scope
N ame:
Enter a name (e.g., MAC-Filtered Scope).
Click Next.
IP Address Range:
Start IP: 192.168.1.190
End IP: 192.168.1.200
Subnet mask: as appropriate (e.g., 255.255.255.0).
Click Next.
Add Exclusions:
None needed unless you want to reserve certain addresse s.
Click Next.
Lease Duration:
Set as needed, default is usually fine.
Click Next.
Configure DHCP Options:
You can skip or configure as needed (gateway, DNS, etc.).
Click Next.
Activate Scope:
Click Yes to activate it.
✅ Step 4: Configure MAC Address Filtering (Allow List)
In the DHCP console, expand the scope you created.
Right-click Filters under the scope and choose New Filter.
Enter the MAC address pattern to match devices with MAC addresses starting with AABB:
MAC Address: AABB*
Description: e.g., Allow devices starting with AABB.
Click Add.
✅ Step 5: Enable Allow Filters
Right-click Filters under the scope and select Enable.
Ensure that only devices matching the AABB pattern will receive leases.
✅ Step 6: Test and Verify
Use a test client with a MAC address starting with AABB to ensure it receives an IP address in the 192.168.1.190–192.168.1.200 range.
Use ipconfig /renew on the client, or check the DHCP leases in the Address Leases section.
