# How to deploy agents using IP ranges? Last Updated On: 11 May 2026 7 minutes read Agents can be deployed in bulk to all the devices in an enterprise using IP ranges. The steps to install agents via IP ranges is given below: ## Prerequisites ### Prerequisites (only for Workgroup machines) If the tool is being used to install agents on a WorkGroup machine ensure that the below settings are enabled on the machine where tool is being executed. - Open **gpedit.msc** on the local machine. - Open Computer configuration -> Windows settings -> Security settings -> Local policies -> Security option. ![prerequisite1](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip-prereq1.webp) - Right click and open the properties of "User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in the admin approval mode". ![prerequiste2](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip-prereq2.webp) - Change to "Elevate Without Prompting" and click OK. ![prerequsite3](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip-prereq3.webp) These settings can be changed back to default one, once the agent installation has been completed. ### Agent Installation Pre-Requisites **1. Account** - A domain account is an admin or service account with limited administrative privilege. - The account used for installation should have access to the agent machine Admin$\temp folder with read and write permissions. **Note:** The account would be added to the local administrator group. **2. Admin$/temp accessibility** To confirm the Admin$/temp accessibility: - Login to the Endpoint Central server installed machine with the domain account being used. - Open the "run" window. - Type in "remote machine share". For example, `\\computer-name\Admin$\temp` **Note:** If an agent is managed under a distribution server, accessibility should be verified from the corresponding distribution server installed machine. ## Steps ### 1. Download the tool - Extract the [EC_AGENT_REMOTE_INSTALL_TOOL.zip](https://workdrive.zohoexternal.in/external/3eaf15686b63f695d64290f58f2d887ddcd1f3f9ec3498fc5090e4056bf9ee25) file. SHA Checksum = `86c6537274852dba24769b6f387eef91c344adb32f21848444c85cd98a443c19` - Right click on SetupUtility.bat file with administrative mode. ![IP range](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip_command.webp) The tool displays 3 options. You can choose to **install, uninstall or reinstall** the agent. Enter the option chosen. ![IP range 1](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/deploying-agents-using-ip-range-1.webp) ### 2. Selecting the required Mode of Operation If you'd like to Install the agent, follow the steps given below: - Select the first option on screen. - Navigate to the **Agent tab** on the product console. Select **Agent Installation -> Other Methods -> Download the Agent** from the **Command Line option.** ![IP range 1](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip.webp) - Select the required remote office - Download and extract the **agent installer files** and place the files in the Tools folder. The required agent installer files are **UEMSAgent.msi, UEMSAgent.mst, DCAgentServerInfo.json, DMRootCA.crt** and **DMRootCA-Server.crt.** **Note:** The agent installer file **DMRootCA-Server.crt** would not be available for cloud edition of the product and when 3rd party certificates are uploaded on the server. ### 3. Selecting the required Mode of Installation The next step is choosing the required mode of installation. The mode of installation is common for installation, uninstallation and re-installation. An example of this in the case of installation, is given in the image below. ![IP range 2](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip1.webp) The tool displays 5 options. You can choose the desired option to install, uninstall or reinstall the agent. Enter the option chosen and follow the instructions provided for successful deployment of the agent. - **Option 1:** Install/Uninstall or Re-Install the agent by providing the machine name or the IP address in the command console. - **Option 2:** Install/Uninstall or Re-Install the agent by providing the IP address range in the command console. - **Option 3:** Install/Uninstall or Re-Install the agent by opening the ipAddressRange.txt file which is present in the tools folder and update the required IP ranges. ![IP range 3](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip2.webp) - **Option 4:** Install/Uninstall or Re-Install the agent by opening the ipaddress.txt file which is present in the tools folder and update the required IPs. ![IP range 4](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip3.webp) - **Option 5:** Install/Uninstall or Re-Install the agent by opening the computernames.txt file which is present in the tools folder and update the required computer names. ![IP range 5](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ip4.webp) To complete the installation, provide the required details which are prompted. **Note:** The credentials to be provided for agent installation in client computers should have domain admin permissions. ## Troubleshooting Agent Installation Issues: To learn how to troubleshoot agent installation issues, refer to the document given [link](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/troubleshooting-agent-installation-issues.html).