DHCP Client ID in Windows

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DHCP Client ID in Windows

It's simple to add a Client ID on a Mac in Network Preferences, but I can't figure out how to do it on Windows XP. Ultimately, I want to be able to look at the DHCP Clients list in the Airport Utility and see descriptive names for my Windows machines.

MacBook Pro Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Dec 14, 2007 11:17 PM

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Lefty40

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Dec 15, 2007 3:56 PM in response to PeteRancher

You can see your Wireless Clients (identified by MAC addresses) and the IPs assigned to each by your Airport Extreme Base Station.

Open the Airport utility, click on the advanced tab, select Logs and Statistics button (towards the bottom), then select the "DHCP Clients".

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PeteRancher Author

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Dec 15, 2007 4:52 PM in response to Lefty40

Thanks - I know I can do that. What I'm trying to do is to identify Windows machines. I can see all the MAC codes, but the Apple machines allow me to set the Client ID with an easy descriptor, such as "Pete's MacBook". Then, on the DHCP list I see the easy descriptor. I'm trying to understand how to set the Client ID on Windows machines, so I can also use and see an easy descriptor.

If you can answer that, I'd be very grateful!

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rel12561

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Jan 21, 2008 12:49 PM in response to PeteRancher

Have you been able to figure this out? I'm trying to figure the same thing out except on the mac side. It's really annoying having to look up mac numbers when each client has a descriptive name that should show up under the DHCP client identification banner of the base station. Or do I need to change a setting so this info appears?

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DTHB

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Feb 20, 2008 11:32 AM in response to PeteRancher

Setting Host Name on my print servers and Computer Name in Windows doesn't seem to add to any listings in the Airport.

I hope they fix this or better explain what this feature is and how it is to be used.

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Answer 5

Mar 1, 2008 7:35 AM in response to DTHB

+1

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