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This article will tell you how to refresh your IP address on a network. This will only repair internet connection problems if you've changed locations and you can't connect to the Internet. This is only for Windows machines.

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Open the Command Prompt (from the Start button, go to Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt).

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In the command prompt window, type ipconfig to see current ip address

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In the command prompt window, type ipconfig /release

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In the command prompt window, type ipconfig /renew

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Exit the Command Prompt by typing exit

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After completing your ipconfig /renew, check what IP address you have by 'ipconfig'. If you have an IP address starting with 169.254, then you are not connected to the Internet. Addresses starting with 169.254 are assigned automatically by Windows when Windows is unable to contact an Internet (DHCP) server for an address. Be aware, this feature will not work with all Internet Service Providers, or computers. Some ISPs assign IP addresses based on MAC address, and the only way to [easily] change that is to switch out your network access card.

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