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:

1. 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.

2. 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.
3. Click Add. The scope is added and appears on the scopes list.