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What is Client Identifier String (Option 61)

SilverC13
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What is Client Identifier String (Option 61)

Hello,

 

I am currently setting up my Netgear DM200 VDSL/ADSL Modem, and on the second screen of the Netgear genie there is a certain field that I don’t understand. I was wondering what is a Client Identifier String, and option 61?

 

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Re: What is Client Identifier String (Option 61)

> [...] what is a Client Identifier String, and option 61?

   I know nothing, but a Web search might tell you at least as much as I
gleaned.  It seems to be a string which can be used by a DHCP server to
identify a particular set of parameters to be returned to the client.
As an arbitrary string, it could convey more information than something
like a MAC address.

   In this case, your ISP (who operates the relevant DHCP server) would
be the one who knows if this identifier needs to be set to some specific
value.

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