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The error message "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration" may have been provided to you This means your Ethernet connection does not have a valid IP configuration anymore and you do not have the required IP address from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) on your Windows operating system.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a network protocol scheme that can automatically assign an IP address for a particular network to your computer. If you experience that "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration," the IP is not assigned to the computer, it can not connect to a network.
Usually, this error is triggered by inaccurate, obsolete network adapter drivers or inaccurate network configuration. You may need to update or reinstall network drivers or try some other changes to solve this error. You can solve this error in a number of ways. Below are the various methods to solve this error easily.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a network protocol scheme that can automatically assign an IP address for a particular network to your computer. If you experience that "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration," the IP is not assigned to the computer, it can not connect to a network.
Usually, this error is triggered by inaccurate, obsolete network adapter drivers or inaccurate network configuration. You may need to update or reinstall network drivers or try some other changes to solve this error. You can solve this error in a number of ways. Below are the various methods to solve this error easily.
Solution 1: Reset Winsock Protocol And TCP/IP Settings
Resetting both the winsock protocol and the TCP / IP configuration will enable users to eliminate the majority of Windows errors associated with Internet access, IP, or DNS.
Step 1: Press Windows + X and then select Prompt Command from the pop-up menu to get started.
Step 2: The next step is to reset the Winsock protocol on your Windows desktop with this command:
- netsh winsock reset
Step 3: And then perform the following two TCP / IP settings reset commands:
- netsh int tcp reset
- netsh int ip reset
Step 3: Then reboot to apply these changes to your Windows pc. You can move ahead to the next option if the Ethernet does not have a valid settings error.
Solution 2: Reinstall The Driver Of Your Ethernet Network Adapter
You have to reinstall the latest version. Sometimes your network adapter can not operate properly with a corrupt or incompatible driver that is responsible for several serious errors, including this one.
Step 1: Press Windows+X and select the option Device Manager from the pop-up menu in order to update/reinstall the driver of the network adapter.
Step 2: Please choose an "Update Driver Software ..." option, and pick an Ethernet Network Adapter on your device list.
Two options are available in the next stage:
- Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Browse my computer for driver software.
Step 3: Select the choice to use and update your Ethernet Network Adapter driver.
Additionally, you can uninstall the driver for your network adapter and go to the website of the manufacturer to download and then reinstall the recent version of the driver.
Solution 3: Clean Up All The Network Cached Files
You can try to clean up all network caching files on your computer if the resetting of Winsock and TCP / IP does not resolve this irritating issue. To do so, carry out the following commands as I suggested in method number 1 in the command prompt.
- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /flushdns
- ipconfig /renew
Then restart your computer and verify whether or not Internet is back to normal.
Solution 4: Special Reboot Your Modem
The first step is to re-check the Ethernet cable you use to connect your modem or wireless router to your computer. In some situations, an Ethernet cable can cause your Internet connection to be interrupted and trigger this irritating error. If you believe your cable is broken, it's a wise decision to replace it.
Also, your modem or wireless router must be rebooted in a special way. TO do that unplug the modem, press modem Power button for 30 seconds. You should find a small hole besides a power button. Use some pin to press the button. In a couple of cases, these devices are not stable and need to start all up again. According to many users, the problem was solved and the Internet connection has been back after the modem / router was rebooted.
An IP address enables devices to interact via the Internet through an IP-based network. The IP address is the name of a network device. you can view it as a business location with a particular address that others can identify. The IP addresses, like private, public, static and dynamic, are distinct. Therefore, IPv4 and IPv6 types can be used in all IP addresses.