Unable to contact DHCP server error [Ipconfig /Renew]

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2. Register your DNS

1. Type cmd in your Start Menu.


2. Open Command Prompt.


3. Enter ipconfig /registerdns.


4. Type exit in Command Prompt.


5. Restart your PC.

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3. Enable or disable DHCP

In order to disable your DHCP, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + X, and select Network Connections.


2. Double-click the active network connection.


3. Select Properties.


4. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 or Internet Protocol Version 6..


5. Choose Properties.
   
   


6. Click on Use the following IP address.


7. Enter the values for your IP Address, Subnet Mask, etc.
   

Be careful when you disable DHCP and move to a static IP configuration. If you enter the wrong settings, this can result in your Internet connection not working.

To enable your DHCP, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + X, and select Network Connections.


2. Double-click the active network connection.


3. Select Properties.


4. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 or Internet Protocol Version 6..


5. Choose Properties.


6. Click on both Obtain an IP Address automatically and Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically.


7. Click OK.

If you’ve re-enabled your DHCP, make sure to reboot your PC to apply the changes.

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We hope that these solutions worked for you. Let us know on what other network issues have you faced, in the comments section down below.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been since revamped and updated in September 2020 for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

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