{"id":3517,"date":"2023-06-06T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T09:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2023-06-06T18:36:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T18:36:56","slug":"wi-fi-doesnt-have-a-valid-ip-configuration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wi-fi-doesnt-have-a-valid-ip-configuration\/","title":{"rendered":"Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The error message \u201cWi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration\u201d can be very annoying, especially if you have no idea what it means or how to fix the problem. To be honest, there are more than a few things that can cause this error message to pop up on your screen, but nine out of ten times, it will be some router hiccup, corrupt network drivers, or something that went wrong with your IP lease (if you\u2019re using the dynamic IP address<\/a>). So, let\u2019s cover those first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Wi-Fi<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Router and modem reset <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This one should be pretty straightforward\u2014turn off your modem and your router. Wait for fifteen seconds and turn them back on. In many cases, this simple operation by itself will solve the problem. If not, let\u2019s move to the next possible cause of the problem. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wireless network adapter<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A wireless network adapter is another spot that can cause the issue. There are a couple of things you can do to eliminate it as a possible source.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network connections<\/strong> and right-click on the Wi-Fi connection<\/strong>. Disable it for 10-15 seconds and enable it again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If this doesn\u2019t work, try reinstalling the driver by right-clicking on the wireless connection, choosing \u201cDisable<\/strong>\u201d, and then \u201cUninstall device<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you uninstall the wireless network adapter<\/a>, restart the windows. It should automatically install the default driver for the wireless card. If that still didn\u2019t fix the problem, go online from a different device, find, download and install the latest driver or your Wireless card and see if it helps. If not, we need to move on to some network settings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As simple as it may sound, this can work as well. All you need to do is press Win+X<\/strong> and select Network Connections<\/strong>. New window will open where you will be able to run Network troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you started the program, select Wi-Fi and click on Next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Suppose this solved the problem,  great. If not, let\u2019s continue down the list of possible solutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Release\/renew IP address<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You need to send the word to the router saying – \u201cI don\u2019t want this IP address<\/a> and network settings. Give me the new ones.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The way to do this is a bit old school through the Command Prompt<\/a> by typing in the command lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First, type in the \u201ccmd<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar next to the Windows logo on the bottom of your screen. Then run the \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d app by clicking on it. Welcome to the old MS-DOS work environment. Type in the following commands making sure you press Enter after each of them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

ipconfig \/release<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

ipconfig \/renew<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Exit from the Command Prompt and check did it work. If it didn\u2019t, there are still some things to try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reset the TCP\/IP Stack<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You will need to rerun the Command Prompt, but this time as an administrator. Type in the \u201ccmd<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar as before, but this time right-click on the Command Prompt and choose \u201crun as administrator.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Then type in the following sequence of commands. Remember to press the Enter key to separate these commands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

netsh winsock reset catalog<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

netsh int ip reset<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Obtain the IP Address Automatically<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have, at any point, choose the settings with a specific IP address<\/a> and DNS, it\u2019s time to change it back to automatic and see will that change fix the problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Open the Control Panel<\/strong>. You can do this by typing in the app\u2019s name in the search bar next to the Windows logo on the bottom and clicking on the app. Once you open it, click on the Network and Internet – >View network status and tasks -> Change adapter settings.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Right-click on the Wi-Fi connection and click on properties. <\/p>\r\n

Recommended reading:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n