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DHCP server on Windows XP

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Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but what can I say:) I have have an application that downloads data from a truck when it pulls into the yard. I am currently buying a DHCP server for the computer we download to. Is there a way to setup my computer using XP Pro to be a DHCP server without the third party software?

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DHCP

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Hello,

There is really no tool in XP that has DHCP functions except for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing. From your paragraph I can see that you need a central point of storage. I would go with having a dedicated server to manage the storage of data and also the authentication of users.

Just my 2 cents.

Good Luck

Carlitosway

Third party software

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I haven’t found the way to set up windows xp as a DHCP server too. Though I found a very usefull free DHCP software that you may start as windows does in the following address.

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/philippe.jounin/tftpd32.html

Your best bet

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I think your best bet is to go out and purchase a new box within your budget, load Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition and configure it correctly for DHCP and then you will have a lot less problems. This just looks like a ghetto fix to a problem that will turn itself into a huge ordeal down the road for you.

That would be what I would do.

Microsoft’s solution

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I have not tried it yet but check it out at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/220874

Microsoft’s solution

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I have not tried it yet but check it out at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/220874 or if you use fixed IP addresses you don’t need a DHCP server

Use a Linux Solution

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Linux is free plus the cost of the computer you want to run it on, but if you have an old computer, you can throw 2 network cards in it, load your favorite linux OS, and there you go, you have your gateway, dhcp, dns, and directory system, and (if your ISP supports it) Web Server, all in one box. I have done this many times with the linux distribution SME (e-smith) linux, from the site, http://www.contribs.org It is very easy to set up and manage, and has by far the simplest interface.

Yes

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Yes you can enable DHCP by usubg your XP resource CD and installing network utilities. I think you are limited to only 5 nodes. Or just but a cheap dhcp router and a switch if you need more nodes to be connected.

DHCP server on windows xp

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Hi, how i can enable dhcp server on windows xP. can you please explain me the procedure.

Yes – Easy

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Download Magik DHCP

http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/dhcp-server.html

DHCP Server for Windows XP at Alax.Info

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For a small network you can use third party DHCP Server from http://alax.info/blog/dhcp-server

DHCP server on windows XP

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Go to network connections in the control panel and right click on the right on the LAN device that you use and select properties.
From the listed items click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and then properties. Select the option that allows you to manually configure the protocols there. Now. . . I’m assuming you can do that. If you are done,click ok. YOU HAVE CONFIGURED YOUR WINXP PC AS A DHCP SERVER.

You’re an idiot.

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That’s to configure a static IP, which would need to be done on every computer on the network. That is in no way DHCP.

Never offer to help again!

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You really shouldnt try to help if you dont know what you are doing. Leave it to people who understand.

You are correct

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it is a question – now post it as a question
to get good responses!

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