Adding a client Reservation

In WinGate DHCP, you can set reservations based on the name of the computer, rather than the MAC address (hardware address) of the LAN card. This means you can retain your reservations even when you change hardware.

To add a reservation for a client

1 Select the DHCP Settings tab

2 Right click the Scope where you wish to add the reservation

3 Select New Reservation

4 Type information to identify the first reserved client:

IP Address specifies an address from the Scopes range. You can specify any unused IP address in the scope.

Reserved for computer name / MAC address allows selection of the identifier for the client machine.

Identifier specifies the Name or MAC address for the client computer, depending on the option chosen above. We recommend using the Name as this is easier and associated with the machine rather than simply the card.

5 Click Add to add the reservation to the DHCP database. You can continue to add reservations without closing this dialog box.

Determining a clients MAC address:

NT: Type net config wksta at the command prompt on the client computer

95: Type winipcfg then clicking the more >> button. Details under Adapter address.

To change the reserved IP address

Reservation information can be changed any time. Changes will not be reflected in the client till the lease is renewed.