This refers to an Android-based system, typically a mobile phone or tablet, configured to obtain its network settings automatically via the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and that reports its DHCP client identifier as including the numerical string “10”. This configuration allows the operating system to acquire an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server information from a network’s DHCP server, eliminating the need for manual network configuration. For example, an Android smartphone joining a Wi-Fi network often utilizes DHCP to seamlessly obtain these network parameters.
The advantage of using DHCP in these mobile operating systems lies in its simplified network management. Without it, each system would require manual assignment of unique IP addresses, a process prone to errors and difficult to scale. Furthermore, DHCP facilitates efficient IP address allocation, allowing addresses to be dynamically assigned and reused as devices connect and disconnect from the network. This technology has been a cornerstone of network administration for decades, evolving to support the growing demands of mobile computing environments.
