Using Conflict Detection In Dhcp
DHCP client computers running Windows 2000 or later that obtain an IP address using a gratuitous ARP request to perform client-based conflict detection before completing the configuration and use of a server offered IP address. If the DHCP client detects a conflict, it will send a DHCP decline message DHCPDECLINE back to the DHCP server that offered the IP lease. If your network includes legacy DHCP clients, that is, clients running a version of Windows earlier than Windows 2000, you can use server-side conflict detection provided by the DHCP Server service under specific circumstances....