DHCP Vendor Class Identifiers
Windows and Android Device Identification
Windows OS: WEB MSFT 5 0
WEB MSFT 5 0 is a Windows computer device identifier used in DHCP requests. The vendor class identifier (OUI) for this device is 0x000029. When a Windows device makes a DHCP request, it includes this identifier in the DHCP message.
Android OS: dhcpcd-5 5 6
dhcpcd-5 5 6 is an Android device identifier used in DHCP requests. The vendor class identifier (OUI) for this device is also 0x000029. When an Android device makes a DHCP request, it includes this identifier in the DHCP message.
Option 60 Field Value: MSFT 50
In the DHCP request, the option 60 field contains a value that identifies the client operating system. For Windows devices, the value of this field is MSFT 50. This value is used by DHCP servers to configure network settings for the client device.
Conclusion
DHCP vendor class identifiers are used by DHCP servers to identify the type of client device that is making a DHCP request. This information is used to configure network settings for the client device. The WEB MSFT 5 0 and dhcpcd-5 5 6 identifiers are used to identify Windows and Android devices, respectively. When you see these identifiers in a DHCP request, you can be sure that the client device is a Windows or Android device.
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