Why MSFT 50 Shows Up on Your Asus Router
Understanding Light Cat Device Type
If you've noticed "MSFT 50" on your Asus router, it may raise some questions. MSFT is the stock symbol for Microsoft, but what does it have to do with your router?
Android Device Connection
The device type shown as "Light Cat MSFT 50" indicates that an Android device is connected to your network. The "Light Cat" part refers to a specific DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option, "android-dhcp-13," which is commonly used by Android devices.
Vendor-Specific Options
When a DHCP server assigns an IP address to a client device, it can also send additional information known as "Vendor-specific Options." These options are used to provide device-specific configuration.
Windows-Based Device Configuration
In some cases, the traditional "Client Vendor Name" option has been updated on Windows-based devices. Instead of showing the device manufacturer, it may display "MSFT 50" to indicate that Microsoft DHCP Options are being used to configure the device.
Conclusion
Therefore, the presence of "MSFT 50" on your Asus router simply indicates that an Android device or a Windows-based device with Microsoft DHCP Options is connected to your network. It's not a security concern, and you can be assured that your network is functioning properly.
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