Microsoft And Android

DHCP Vendor Class Identifier Changes

Microsoft and Android

DHCP Vendor Class Identifier

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard designed to reduce the administrative burden and complexity of configuring hosts on a network. The DHCP vendor class identifier is included in the DHCP request and identifies the type of device making the request. This information can be used by DHCP servers to provide the appropriate configuration information for the device.

Recently, there have been some changes to the DHCP vendor class identifier for Windows and Android devices.

• Windows: The traditional Client Vendor Name for Windows devices has been updated to "MSFT 5 0".
• Android: The DHCP vendor class identifier for Android devices running Android 13 is now "android-dhcp-13".

These changes will allow DHCP servers to more accurately identify the type of device making the request and provide the appropriate configuration information.

Conclusion

The changes to the DHCP vendor class identifier for Windows and Android devices are a reminder of the importance of keeping up with the latest networking standards. By staying up-to-date, you can ensure that your network is running smoothly and efficiently.