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How do I release/renew my IP address?
Modified on 2006-10-27

Windows NT

Step 1 Click Start > Run.

Step 2 In the Run window type command and press Enter.

Step 3 Type ipconfig /release to release the IP address and then press Enter.

Step 4 Type ipconfig /renew to renew the IP address and then press Enter.

Note: For a listing and explanation of other IP Configuration Utility commands type ipconfig /help and press Enter.




Windows 95, 98, Me

Step 1 Click Start > Run.

Step 2 In the Run window type winipcfg and press Enter.

Step 3 At the top of the IP Configuration Utility select your Ethernet adapter using the drop-down list.

Step 4 At the bottom, click Release. The IP address should be 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.x.x. Click Renew. You should now receive a new IP address.

Step 5 Click OK to close the window.




Windows 2000, XP

Step 1 Click Start > Run.

Step 2 In the Run window type cmd and press Enter.

Step 3 Type ipconfig /release to release the IP address and then press Enter.

Step 4 Type ipconfig /renew to renew the IP address and then press Enter.

Note: For a listing and explanation of other IP Configuration Utility commands type ipconfig /help and press Enter.




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