Wifi doesn't have a valid IP configuration


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 10
       #1

    Wifi doesn't have a valid IP configuration


    Hello all,

    I've been travelling in Asia and Europe for a month and about the time I started I've been having wifi problems. Lately the issue on attempting to diagnose, shows the message "wifi doesn't have a valid IP configuration." I've tried like a dozen hot fixes I've seen on google or on this forum but nothing helps. Anyone have any insight? What information would be helpful for you guys? Thanks!!
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  2. Posts : 30,189
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Version 23H2
       #2

    Welcome to the TenForums @chapmaco

    What wireless adapter is installed in device? What driver version is being run and who made the driver. ( You may wish to also confirm that what windows says you have is the same as what the manufacture says you have. This eliminates any incorrectly id'ed devices.)

    Are you getting connected at all, spotty, or is it just no connection?

    Could you id some of the things you've done so responders won't duplicate needlessly.
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  3. Posts : 261
    Win 10 Home Single Language, Ver 1809, Build 17763.379
       #3

    This is similar to a problem I am having of late on two Laptops.

    What happens is when you swop connection types or connect to different Wi-Fi hotspots, you get this message displayed and the Laptop will not renew the IP address settings. ( Not sure if I am describing it properly).
    Sometimes a simple "restart" sorts it out but not always.

    I have had to resort to the following on a number of occasions.

    Right click on the windows Icon, select "Command Prompt" or "Command Prompt (Admin)" and run

    ipconfig /renew or ipconfig /release and then ipconfig /renew.

    Hope this helps.
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  4. Posts : 261
    Win 10 Home Single Language, Ver 1809, Build 17763.379
       #4

    I have resorted to a general clean up and tried to get my laptop to forget all these networks. I have gone so far as to delete all references to the unwanted profiles in registry as well. I do not know if that will speed up the process of renewing IPadresses when switching between the few normal network connections I use.

    See these tutorials

    Wireless Network Profile - Delete in Windows 10
    Network Location - Set to Private or Public in Windows 10
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  5. Posts : 30,189
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Version 23H2
       #5

    Okay. It maybe a little over the top but I would run the network reset. It will forget all networks and should set most settings back to default.

    Start menu => Settings => Network and Internet

    Scroll to bottom of right window and either at the bottom or near the bottom, "Reset Network".

    You will need to re-enter all wireless passwords. Please ensure you click on Connect Automatically as you connect to each wireless network.
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