There are several reasons why you may want to change your IP address. Fortunately, this is something that the end user can usually accomplish without a lot of hassle. The exact method will vary, depending on how the system is set up. Here are basic instructions for some of the more popular systems.
Try This First
Before getting into the specifics with operating systems, you can try one of these two approaches. First, detach your cable or DSL modem for a few minutes. Five minutes is usually enough to cause the IP address to reset when you reconnect the modem and turn on the power. If five minutes does not do the trick, try leaving the modem off an unplugged overnight. This has a good chance of working in a number of cases. However, this is not a universal fix.
Windows
Click on Start, then Run, then enter CMD. This will provide room to enter the phrase “ipconfig/release.” Do not include the quotation marks. After the system accepts this command, enter the phrase “ipconfig/renew.”
An alternative to try on windows is to shut down the computer after entering the “ipconfig/release” command. Leave the system...
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