How to Change an IP Address

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.

Instructions

    • 1

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

    • 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."

    • 3

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

    • 4

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

    • 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.

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