How to Change an IP Address

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By Faith Lawless
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Releasing and renewing your IP address is a lot easier than you think. Even if you are not the most computer literate person around, this is one computer application that a beginner can do. It can be done very quickly with these easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Turn on computer and make sure it is connected to the Internet.
Step 2

Open a Command Prompt window by going to the Start Menu, clicking "Run" and then typing "CMD" in the box, minus the quotes. Then press "Enter."
Step 3

A Command Prompt window will open. Next type "ipconfig" (minus the quotes), and press "Enter." This will show your current IP address.
Step 4

Now type "ipconfig /release", minus the quote, and press "Enter." This will release your current IP address from your computer.
Step 5

Finally, type "ipconfig /renew", minus the quotes, and press "Enter." This will assign your computer a new IP address. When you are finished close the Command Prompt window.