How do I create a DHCP scope in Windows 2000?

Start the DHCP MMC snap-in (Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - DHCP)

Right click on the server and select New - Scope from the context menu

The scope creation wizard will be started, click Next

Enter a name and comment for the scope. Click Next

Enter the address range to use, for example from 200.200.200.1 to 200.200.200.15 (remember the host part cannot be 0). Also enter the subnet mask as either the number of bits used or the actual mask, e.g. 24 is the same as 255.255.255.0. Click Next
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You can specify addresses to be excluded either by range, e.g. 200.200.200.5 to 200.200.200.7 and click Add, or just enter a Start address and click Add, e.g. 200.200.200.12 to exclude a single address. Click Next

You can now configure the lease time for the address. Setting too large will mean you will lose the use of addresses if the client machine is inactive for long periods of time, too short and you will generate unnecessary traffic renewing the address. The default 8 days is fine. Click Next

The wizard gives the option to configure the most common DHCP options. Select Yes and click Next

Enter the address of the gateway, and click Add. You can enter several. Click Next when all are entered.

Enter the DNS domain, e.g. savilltech.com and the DNS server addresses. Click Next

Enter the WINS server addresses and click Add. Click Next

You will then be asked if you wish to activate the scope. Select your answer and click Next

Click Finish to the wizard