New DHCP Feature in Windows 10 April 2018 Update Identifies Android Devices
DHCP Client Feature for Android Devices
The Windows 10 April 2018 Update includes a new DHCP client feature that can identify Android devices. This feature is enabled by default and is used to send a specific DHCP option to clients that have a specific vendor class identifier in the DHCP request. The vendor class identifier MSFT 5 0 is used to identify Windows computers, while dhcpcd-5.5.6 is used to identify Android devices. The value of the DHCP option is only sent to clients that have a specific vendor class identifier.
Identifying Android Devices
This new DHCP feature can be used to identify Android devices on a network. This can be useful for network administrators who want to manage or track Android devices on their network. For example, network administrators can use this feature to create DHCP reservations for Android devices, or to create firewall rules that allow or block traffic from Android devices.
Using the New DHCP Feature
To use the new DHCP feature, network administrators must first enable it on their DHCP server. Once the feature is enabled, the DHCP server will send the specific DHCP option to clients that have a specific vendor class identifier in the DHCP request. The value of the DHCP option is only sent to clients that have a specific vendor class identifier.
Benefits of the New DHCP Feature
The new DHCP feature provides several benefits for network administrators. These benefits include:
- The ability to identify Android devices on a network
- The ability to manage or track Android devices on a network
- The ability to create DHCP reservations for Android devices
- The ability to create firewall rules that allow or block traffic from Android devices
Conclusion
The new DHCP feature in Windows 10 April 2018 Update is a valuable tool for network administrators who want to manage or track Android devices on their network. This feature can be used to create DHCP reservations for Android devices, or to create firewall rules that allow or block traffic from Android devices.
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