DHCP Vendor Class Identifiers

Overview

DHCP vendor class identifiers allow a DHCP server to identify the type of client requesting an IP address. This information can be used to configure the client with specific settings, such as the IP address range, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Microsoft Windows

The vendor class identifier for Microsoft Windows is MSFT 5.0. This identifier is used by Windows clients to request an IP address from a DHCP server. The DHCP server can then configure the client with the appropriate settings for the network.

Android

The vendor class identifier for Android is dhcpcd-5.5.6. This identifier is used by Android devices to request an IP address from a DHCP server. The DHCP server can then configure the device with the appropriate settings for the network.

Other Operating Systems

There are a number of other operating systems that use DHCP vendor class identifiers. These identifiers can be found in the documentation for the operating system.

Conclusion

DHCP vendor class identifiers are a useful tool for configuring clients with the appropriate settings for a network. By using vendor class identifiers, DHCP servers can ensure that clients are able to connect to the network and access the resources they need.