3.0.7 Resetting TCP/IP to Default

3.0.7 Resetting TCP/IP to Default

Resetting TCP/IP to Default

Resetting your computer’s Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings to default can solve some browsing issues, particularly if your default gateway address is shown as beginning with “169.254”.


TCP/IP Reset in Windows 10

  1. Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen and type "cmd" into the search bar. 

  1. You'll see the Command Prompt app as the best match at the top of the list. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator. Depending on your computer settings, you may be asked to provide an administrator password before you can continue. 

  1. A black box with a flashing cursor will open; this is the Command Prompt. Type “netsh int ip reset” and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard. 

  1. Wait for the Command Prompt to run through the TCP/IP reset. Once it’s complete, you’ll need to restart your computer to finish.

 


TCP/IP Reset in Mac OSX or macOS

  1. Click the Apple icon in the top right-hand corner and then select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Select your Connected internet connection (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and then click Advanced. 

  1. Select the TCP/IP tab and then click Renew DHCP Lease. 

  1. Click OK to finish.



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