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Mytour will show you how to update your IP address (Internet Protocol) on a Windows computer. Refreshing your IP address can help resolve network errors and connection issues when switching to a new router or network. If refreshing the IP doesn't resolve the connection problem, try restarting your network connection.
Steps
Use Command Prompt
Type command prompt. The Command Prompt application will appear in the search results on your computer.
Type ipconfig. This command will search for and display your computer's IP information.
Press ↵ Enter. The command will execute, and the information will appear in the Command Prompt window after a short delay.
View the current IP address. Next to the "IPv4 Address" title, you'll see a series of numbers (e.g., 123.456.7.8). This is your computer's current IP address; the final number indicates its position on the network.
- When you refresh your IP, only the last number may change, or it could remain the same.
Enter the "release" command. Type ipconfig /release and press ↵ Enter. This will erase your current IP address to assign a new one.
Wait a few minutes. Allow the router to reorganize its current connections by waiting at least 5 minutes before refreshing your IP address.
- If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step.
Enter the command "renew". Type ipconfig /renew. After a few seconds, the IP address will be restored along with the internet connection.
- Don't worry if the IP address remains the same as before. This means the best available IP for your computer is the one you had previously.
- You can now exit the Command Prompt.
Restart your personal network
Turn off the computer.Start
Power
Shut down- For this process to work, your computer must be completely powered off.
Unplug the power cable from the modem for at least 10 seconds. Experts recommend unplugging the power cable (rather than pressing the button on the modem) as the best method to power off the device.
Unplug the router. If you're using a router combined with a modem, make sure the modem is disconnected from both the cable and the power cord.
Leave everything unplugged for as long as possible. If possible, leave the modem and router unplugged overnight; otherwise, a minimum of 2 hours should suffice.
- This process, known as "power-cycling," can resolve most network issues.
Reconnect the modem and router. It will take a few minutes for the modem and router to reconnect to the internet, so be patient.
Turn on the computer.
Connect to the network. You may need to use the password and network name (default settings) of the router (or modem). These are typically printed on the bottom or back of the router. Once connected, your computer will be assigned a new internal IP address.
Tips
- These methods only change your computer's internal IP address. External users cannot see your internal IP address, as it is assigned by your router or gateway. Changing the external IP address requires specific configuration from your internet service provider. To access a blocked website, you may need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or a proxy server.
- Some internet service providers assign static IP addresses based on the MAC address of your computer. To change a static IP address, you'll need to contact your ISP.
Warning
- Reinforcing the IP address typically won't resolve connection issues. If network problems persist, you should contact your Internet service provider.
