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Q216063: DHCP MIB Returns Incorrect OID for SNMP GetNext Command

Article: Q216063
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbWinNT400sp5fix
Last Modified: 16-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
========

When you run the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) GETNEXT command from
an SNMP management system to return OIDs from the DHCP MIB, the first instance
of the subsequent object is returned rather than the first instance of the
actual object requested.

CAUSE
=====

This problem occurs because the DHCP subagent does not do correct lexicographic
ordering. The example below displays the problem. The GETNEXT command should
return 2.157.55.80.0. However, GETNEXT actually returns 3.157.55.80.0.

  C:\>snmputil getnext rhino1 public 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.1.3.2.1.1.2.0
  OID :1.3.6.1.4.1.311.1.3.2.1.1.3.157.55.80.0
  .iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.microsoft.software.dhcp
  .dhcpScope.scopeTable.scopeTableEntry.noAddFree.157.55.80.0
  COUNTER: 459

  C:\>snmputil getnext rhino1 public 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.1.3.2.1.1.2.
  157.55.80.0
  OID :1.3.6.1.4.1.311.1.3.2.1.1.2.172.31.200.0
  .iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.microsoft.software.dhcp
  .dhcpScope.scopeTable.scopeTableEntry.noAddInUse.172.31.200.0
  COUNTER: 9

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service
pack, please go to:

- http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/

-or-

- Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS


STATUS
======

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was
first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbWinNT400sp5fix 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTSEntSearch kbWinNTSEnt400 kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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