{"id":7926,"date":"2024-08-17T18:10:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T10:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=7926"},"modified":"2025-10-17T17:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:05:22","slug":"reset-ip-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/reset-ip-address\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset IP Address on Windows 10\/11, Mac, Router, etc."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Internet is vital for us, including our work and daily life. For example, we send e-mails, stream movies, download files, book tickets, and shop online. All these activities depend on the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If something is wrong with the connection, how frustrating it could be. In some situations, resetting the IP address can help solve connection problems. Here we provide basic knowledge about IP address and easy ways to reset it on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need to Reset the IP Address?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP for short) assigns IP addresses. Your IP addresses won\u2019t stay the same all the time. DHCP will give you a short lease, it\u2019s a temporary IP address. When the lease time is over, this IP address will be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A normal device will automatically renew the lease. However, sometimes there might appear some accidents. At this time, you have to reset the IP address. Otherwise, you can\u2019t browse online normally<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reset the IP Address on Your Device?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Windows 10\/11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is very easy, you can just release and renew IP<\/a> via the Command prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Hit the Windows and the R<\/strong> key simultaneously to open the “Run” window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Type “CMD<\/strong>” and press Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Type ipconfig \/release<\/strong> in the Command Prompt window then press Enter<\/strong>. Now you can see the IP configuration of your Windows computer. Go to the IPv4 or IPv6 address, that is your computer’s IP address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Type ipconfig \/renew<\/strong> and press Enter. Now you have been assigned a new IP address and you can check it in the section we mentioned above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Type Exit<\/strong> and press Enter<\/strong>. The window will be closed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    On Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Close your internet apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Press the Apple menu<\/strong> then go to System Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. On the left side navigation bar, select Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. You can tap the network that you want to get a new IP address<\/a>. Click Details <\/strong>next to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Scroll down to press TCP\/IP<\/strong> and tap Renew DHCP Lease<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. You just need to press OK <\/strong>to complete the whole process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      On Router<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Be aware that resetting the IP Address might change your IP Address<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Disconnect the power cable from your modem, and wait at least 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Unplug your router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Wait patiently for about two hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Plug your modem and router back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Open your computer and connect to the network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Bonus Tip: Use VPN to Change IP Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        In addition, if you want to change your IP Address, the easiest way is to use a VPN. LightningX VPN <\/a>not only satisfies your needs but is also a reliable VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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