It works in a few steps to disengage the connection connection and refresh the IP address.
Instructions apply to Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
Networks usually reassign correct addresses to devices when they first join.
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The quickest method is to pressWin+Rto open theRunbox dialog, entercmd, and then pressEnter.
In the command results, the IP address line shows0.0.0.0as the IP address.
This is normal because the command releases the IP address from thenetwork adapter.
During this time, your system has no IP address and cannot dive into the internet.
Enteripconfig /renewand pressEnterto get a new address.
This phenomenon is normal.
Attempts to renew the IP address may fail.
Reboot the client unit or the server before proceeding.
Windows also provide a troubleshooting section in connection and Sharing Center and connection Connections.
These troubleshooting tools run diagnostics that include an equivalent IP renewal procedure if it detects that it’s needed.
