Configuring address pools

You can use the Address Allocation Manager to define pools of addresses for individual subnets or your entire network.

You can also modify the addresses defined for existing pools, and change the name of the pools. For example, if you set up an initial address pool for the purpose of testing the address server, you could put this pool into use by renaming the pool. You can also delete address pools, if necessary.

Defining an address pool

To define a new address pool using the Address Allocation Manager:

1. Select View Pool Definition.

2. Select Pools Add.

3. Enter the name of the address pool.

4. Define the addresses in the pool by clicking on Add. Select whether you are entering a single address or a range of addresses. Enter the address or range of addresses in dot notation, and click on OK. Repeat this step for all the addresses in the pool.

5. If you need to correct or delete an entry, select it from the list of addresses and click on Modify or Delete.

6. Click on OK when you have completed defining the address pool.

Modifying an address pool

To modify an address pool using the Address Allocation Manager:

1. Select View Pool Definition.

2. Select the address pool from those listed, and select Pools Modify.

3. To add an address or an address range, click on Add.

   To change an address or an address range, select it from those listed, and click on Modify.

   To delete an address or an address range, select it from those listed, and click on Delete.

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   WARNING: If you delete addresses that are currently allocated, this may lead to inconsistencies in the AAS database.

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4. Click on OK when you have completed your changes to the address pool.

Renaming an address pool

To change the name of an address pool using the Address Allocation Manager:

1. Select View Pool Definition.

2. Select the address pool from those listed, and select Pools Rename.

3. Enter the new pool name and click on OK.

Deleting an address pool

To delete an address pool using the Address Allocation Manager:

1. Select View Pool Definition.

2. Select the address pool you wish to delete, and select Pools Delete.

3. Click on OK when asked to confirm the deletion.