DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0: What They Are and Why They're on Your Router

DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0

DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0 are two services that you may find running on your router. DHCPcd is a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client that is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on your network. MSFT 5.0 is a Microsoft service that is used to detect and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Possible Implications for Synology NAS

If you are having connectivity issues with your Synology NAS, it is possible that the presence of DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0 on your router is interfering with the NAS's ability to access the internet. This is because both DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0 use port 67, which is the same port that is used by the Synology NAS to communicate with the internet.

Troubleshooting Steps

If you are experiencing connectivity issues with your Synology NAS, you can try the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Check to see if DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0 are running on your router. If they are, disable them and see if that resolves the issue. 2. If disabling DHCPcd and MSFT 5.0 does not resolve the issue, try rebooting your router. 3. If rebooting your router does not resolve the issue, contact your ISP for assistance.