DHCP Option Field Identifiers for Android and Windows Devices

MSFT 5 0: Windows Computers

MSFT 5 0 is a DHCP option field identifier for Windows computers. It indicates that the requesting device is a Windows-based system.

dhcpcd-5 5 6: Android Devices

dhcpcd-5 5 6 is a DHCP option field identifier for Android devices. It indicates that the requesting device is an Android-based system.

Vendor Class Identifiers

The vendor class identifier is included in the DHCP request and helps identify the type of device making the request. MSFT 5 0 is the traditional vendor class identifier for Windows devices, while dhcpcd-5 5 6 is the corresponding identifier for Android devices.

Option 60 Field Value

The option 60 field in the DHCP response contains a vendor-specific value. For Windows devices, this value is MSFT 50. For Android devices, it is dhcpcd-5 5 6.

Android DHCP Identifier

In addition to dhcpcd-5 5 6, Android devices may also use android-dhcp-13 as a vendor class identifier. This identifier is specific to Android devices running Android 13.

Conclusion

DHCP option field identifiers provide information about the type of device making a DHCP request. By understanding these identifiers, network administrators can better manage and configure their DHCP servers to meet the needs of different devices on their network.