Msft 50 Xbox Now Shows Up In Dhcp Requests

Windows 10 April 2018 Update Brings New DHCP Client-Side Features

MSFT 50 XBOX Now Shows Up in DHCP Requests

Option 60 Provides Vendor Class Identifier for Android Devices

The Windows 10 April 2018 Update has introduced new features for the DHCP client, including the ability for some devices to now show up as MSFT 50 XBOX in DHCP requests. Additionally, Option 60 now provides a Vendor Class Identifier for Android devices. These changes provide network administrators with more visibility into the devices that are connecting to their networks.

The MSFT 50 XBOX identifier is used by Windows 10 devices that are running the Xbox app. This identifier allows network administrators to easily identify Xbox devices on their networks and apply appropriate policies.

Option 60 is a DHCP option that allows clients to provide additional information about themselves to DHCP servers. The Vendor Class Identifier is one type of information that can be provided through Option 60. This identifier allows network administrators to identify the type of device that is connecting to their networks, which can be helpful for troubleshooting and security purposes.

These new features in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update provide network administrators with more visibility into the devices that are connecting to their networks. This information can be used to improve network security and performance.