Windows 10 does not have a native DHCP server role. Most “DHCP Console” guides for Windows 10 actually refer to installing Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) to manage a separate Windows Server from your desktop, or configuring a Windows 10 client to receive an IP address. 1. Installing the DHCP Console on Windows 10 (RSAT)
If you want the “DHCP Console” application on Windows 10 to manage a server, follow these steps:
Open Optional Features: Go to Settings > Apps > Optional features (or System > Optional features in newer versions).
Add Feature: Select Add a feature and search for “RSAT: DHCP Server Tools”. Install: Select it and click Install.
Access the Console: Once installed, you can open it via Administrative Tools or by running dhcpmgmt.msc from the Run (Win+R) dialog. 2. Manual Setup via MMC
If the tools are already installed but you need to add the snap-in manually: Press Win + R, type mmc, and hit Enter. Go to File > Add/Remove Snap-in. Select DHCP from the list, click Add, and then OK.
Right-click DHCP and select Add Server to connect to the server you wish to manage. 3. Configuring Windows 10 as a DHCP Client
If your goal is to set up your Windows 10 machine to receive an IP automatically from a server: Open Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet (or Wi-Fi). Click Change adapter options. Right-click your network connection and select Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Important Note: Hosting a DHCP Server
Windows 10 includes a very basic, non-configurable DHCP server as part of Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), but it is not intended for network management. For a full DHCP server role, you must use a Windows Server edition (e.g., 2022 or 2025). Install & Configure DHCP in Windows Server 2025
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