question about dhcp: server hostname has multiple leases in dhcp, why?

[peter walker]

Hi, I have configured my home LAN to access the internet via RRAS using NAT
and DHCP. I required this configuration because I have a number of static ip
devices (routers/switches) in the LAN. I also wanted the ability to add pc's
without the hassle of static assignment. all is working perfect. I just have
a question about my server computer. The server is the default gateway and
is also the dhcp server. I have noticed that I have the following Address
Leases listed in DHCP:

Client IP Address Name
===================
192.168.0.1 myserver
192.168.0.2 myserver
192.168.0.3 myserver
...
...
192.168.0.10 myserver
192.168.0.11 myserver
192.168.0.12 mylaptop
192.168.0.13 myotherpc

Why does the server computer have so many leases on itself? I have assigned
the server with a static IP address (192.168.0.1). Why do i see 12 IP
addresses bound to the server? There shouldnt be any lease on that network
card as its a static ip address.

I have defined my scope as: 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254
No exclusion range
No reservations

Thanks!
Peter

 

[Mike]

The RRAS computer will take out addresses (ie. Reserve) for Remote
Connection clients (VPN).
You can change this within RRAS by going to the properties of PPTP and/or
IPSec.

 

[Marina Roos]

Better create an exclusion for your static IP's.