Could This Have Anything To Do With My Synology Nas

What is MSFT 5 0 and dhcpcd-5 5 6 on my router?

Could this have anything to do with my Synology NAS?

If you're seeing "MSFT 5 0" and "dhcpcd-5 5 6" on your router, it's likely due to a recent update to your Windows 10 or 11 device. These devices now use a new Client Vendor Name, which is displayed as "MSFT 5 0" on your router. Additionally, the DHCP client process has been updated to use dhcpcd-5 5 6.

Why is the device type shown in the light cat MSFT 50?

The light cat is a type of network device that is used to connect to the internet. It is typically used in homes and small businesses. The MSFT 5 0 device type is a type of light cat that is used by Microsoft Windows devices. When you connect a Microsoft Windows device to the internet, the light cat will display the device type as "MSFT 5 0".

Let's look at a picture of a light cat.

Here is a picture of a light cat:

Then look at the process of assigning IP addresses to DHCP Discover-offer.

The DHCP Discover-offer process is used to assign IP addresses to devices on a network. When a device connects to a network, it will send a DHCP Discover message. The DHCP server will then respond with a DHCP Offer message, which contains an IP address for the device. The device will then send a DHCP Request message to accept the IP address.

Additionally, the traditional Client Vendor Name has been updated for some Windows-based devices.

The traditional Client Vendor Name for Windows-based devices was "MSFT 5 0". However, some devices will now show up as "MSFT 5 0". This is due to a recent update to Windows 10 and 11.

This value used to be simply MSFT 50. Some devices will now show up as MSFT 50.

If you see "MSFT 5 0" or "dhcpcd-5 5 6" on your router, it is likely due to a recent update to your Windows 10 or 11 device. These changes are not harmful and are simply a result of the updated software.

On your keyboard, press Windows R keys at a time. This will open the Run dialog box. Type cmd in the Run box and press Enter to open Command Prompt.

You can use the Command Prompt to view the IP address of your device. To do this, type the following command and press Enter:

ipconfig

I noticed one of my PCs changed its name on its own to MSFT 5 0. Been trying to change it back to no avail. Anyone else experiencing this or is it time to reboot the dang GT-AX6000..

If you are experiencing this issue, it is likely due to a recent update to your Windows 10 or 11 device. The new Client Vendor Name is "MSFT 5 0" and cannot be changed back to the old name. Rebooting your router will not resolve this issue.