DHCP Vendor Class Identifiers Updated

DHCP Vendor Class Identifier Updates for Windows and Android Devices

DHCPv4 Server Configuration for Vendor-specific Options

DHCP vendor class identifiers (VCIs) have been updated for Windows and Android devices. The updated VCI for WEB MSFT 5 0 is for Windows computers, and dhcpcd-5 5 6 is for Android devices. Additionally, the traditional Client Vendor Name has been updated for some Windows-based devices. DHCP administrators should configure their DHCPv4 servers to send Vendor-specific Options to the client.

Windows Update KB5014329

The latest Windows update, KB5014329, released on July 13, 2021, has updated the vendor class identifier for NET 50. This update ensures that DHCP servers correctly identify and configure NET 50 devices.

The vendor class identifiers are used to differentiate between different types of devices and to ensure that they receive the appropriate DHCP configuration.

Conclusion

These updates to the DHCP vendor class identifiers ensure that Windows and Android devices are correctly identified and configured by DHCP servers. Administrators should update their DHCP servers to the latest version to ensure compatibility with the updated VCIs.