Adding Scopes
Scopes are logical groupings of IP addresses associated with a specific subnet mask. IP addresses are allocated from scopes when IP-based sites are created. Scopes and IP addresses are not used when name-based sites are created. If a site that uses an IP address is removed, the IP address is placed at the end of the scope's available IP addresses.
To add scopes:
- Go to the Add Scope form:
On the top navigation bar, click administration, then click the IP addresses tab. On the action bar above the scopes list, click Add Scope.
- On the Add Scope form, provide the following information:
- Name. The name of the scope. Any combination of characters is allowed.
- Description. Additional information you want to provide about the scope or its intended use. Any combination of characters is allowed.
- Subnet Mask. The subnet mask associated with the scope (supplied automatically).
- First IP to Add. The first IP address in the range of addresses added with the scope.
- Number of IP addresses. The number of IP addresses to be added with the scope.
- Click Add. The scope is added and appears on the scopes list.