What is a DHCP class ID?

A DHCP client class is a mechanism widely used for differentiating and classifying devices on your network based on specific configuration criteria. This classification allows you to assign DHCP addresses or options based on specific device characteristics or some network identifier.

What is a DHCP vendor class?

Using the vendor class identifier allows DHCP administrators to assign vendor-specific DHCP options to devices without running the risk of duplicating options within the DHCP scope. For example, it allows an organization to supply separate DHCP option 43 values to different vendor devices.

How are user classes implemented in DHCP server?

User classes allow you to apply a particular configuration of DHCP options to any subset of DHCP clients you define. To implement a user class, you first define the class at the DHCP server by assigning an ID and set of options for the class. Then you assign selected client computers to the class by using the Ipconfig /setclassid command.

How to set DHCP class ID in command prompt?

JAt a DHCP-enabled client computer running Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, open a command prompt. JUse the Ipconfig /setclassid command to set the DHCP class ID the client uses when obtaining its lease from the DHCP server.

How to create vendor class identifier in DHCP?

Open the DHCP management console on the windows server and right click the IPv4 server and select “Define Vendor Classes”. In the pop-up window select “Add”, to create a new class: After that, you just need to define a new policy for the scope. Select the scope for which you would like to configure the options and create a new policy:

What can I do with a DHCP user ID?

Hi Felipe, DHCP User Classes allow you to apply additional DHCP options, or a modified set of options, to certain clients on your network as identified by a user class id. For example, you may want to define a different gateway, DNS servers, or lease time for a subset of the computers on your network.

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