Releasing and renewing your IP address, typically done through the command prompt, involves two separate actions: first, the current IP address lease is relinquished, and then a new IP address is requested from the DHCP server. This process can help resolve certain network connectivity issues.
How to Release and Renew an IP Address:
1. Open Command Prompt:
On Windows, search for "Command Prompt" and open it. You can also press the Windows key + R, type "cmd", and press Enter.
(On macOS, open "System Settings" (or "System Preferences"), navigate to Network, select your network connection, and then click "Advanced". In the TCP/IP tab, you can find the option to "Renew DHCP Lease". )
2. Release the IP Address:
In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /release and press Enter.
This command tells your computer to release the current IP address it has been assigned by the DHCP server.
3. Renew the IP Address:
After releasing the IP, type ipconfig /renew and press Enter.
This command prompts your computer to request a new IP address from the DHCP server.
4. Restarting (Optional):
Sometimes, restarting your computer after releasing and renewing can be helpful, though it's often not necessary.
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