This wikiHow teaches you how to refresh (refresh) the local internet protocol (IP) address on a Windows computer. IP address updates can resolve network glitches and connection issues when you switch to a new router or network. If the update is still not enough to fix the connection problem, you can also do a network reboot on the internet network at home.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Command Prompt
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
Click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Type in command prompt
After that, the computer will search for the Command Prompt program.
Step 3. Click
"Command Prompt".
This option is displayed at the top of the “Start” window. After that, the Command Prompt program window will open.
Step 4. Type in ipconfig
This command serves to find and display the computer's IP address information.
Step 5. Press Enter key
After that, the command will be executed. You should see the IP address information in the Command Prompt window after a while.
Step 6. Review the currently displayed IP address
Next to the text " IPv4 Address ", you should see a number (eg 123.456.7.8). This number represents the computer's current IP address. The last number that exists represents the point occupied by the computer on the network.
When updating a computer's IP address, only its last digit can be changed. Once updated, the number may not even change
Step 7. Enter the command " release"
Type ipconfig /release and press Enter. After that, the computer's IP address will be deleted and the connection to the internet will be cut off.
Step 8. Wait for a few minutes
To maximize the possibility of your router resetting connected devices, wait (at least) five minutes before you attempt to update the computer's IP address.
If you are in a hurry, skip this step
Step 9. Enter the “renew” command
Type in ipconfig /renew. After a few seconds, your IP address will be returned. The device will then reconnect to the internet.
- Don't panic if your new IP address is the same as the old one. This means that the best IP address a computer can have is the IP address you previously had.
- You can exit the Command Prompt window at this point.
Method 2 of 2: Rebooting the Home Network
Step 1. Turn off the computer
Open menu Start ”
click Power ”
and select Shut down ” in the displayed menu.
The computer must be completely turned off for this process to take place
Step 2. Unplug the power cord from the modem for about 10 seconds
Experts recommend unplugging the modem's power cord from the power source as the best way to turn off the modem, rather than simply pressing the device's power button.
Step 3. Unplug the router
If you are using a router with a modem, make sure the router is unplugged from the modem and the wall.
Step 4. Silent all devices as long as possible
If you can leave all your devices overnight, do so. If not, try to leave all your devices on for about two hours.
This process is known as "power-cycling" and is a fairly common repair step for troubleshooting network problems
Step 5. Reconnect the modem and router
You may need to wait a few minutes for the modem and router to connect to the internet. So be patient.
Step 6. Restart the computer
Press the computer's power button ("Power")
and wait for the computer to restart.
Step 7. Connect the computer to the network
You may need to use the router's (or modem's) default password and network name (both are usually displayed on the bottom or back of the device). Once connected, the computer will have a new local IP address.
Tips
- This method only works to change the local IP address. Other users around the world cannot see your local address because it is assigned by the router or gateway. To change the IP address that can be seen by other users around the world, you need special configuration from the internet service provider (ISP). If you want to access blocked websites, you need to use a VPN or proxy server.
- Some internet service providers assign static IP addresses based on MAC addresses. If you want to change your static IP address, you will need to contact your internet service provider.
