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javad9505
Jul 07, 2024Copper Contributor
Can DHCP Server detect client windows version?
I have a DHCP server and several clients, some running Windows 10 and some Windows 7. I want the DHCP server to be able to identify the Windows version of the clients using the vendor class and assig...
L_Youtell_974
Jul 09, 2024Brass Contributor
I think it's a good question but i don't think that is possible with Microsoft DHCP. The DHCP work with the mac address not with OS. What you can do is to make reservation for special computer, that way the reservation will allow those computer to have the settings you want and if you want something more complex you can put some vlan with it. Juniper and cisco have their own dhcp server with more option but you'll have to check.
belolw microsoft link for DHCP
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/troubleshoot/dynamic-host-configuration-protocol-basics
belolw microsoft link for DHCP
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/troubleshoot/dynamic-host-configuration-protocol-basics