I need help on resseting my IP address using the windows command prompt. A short while ago my internet went down and when we phoned the tech support line we eventually found out that windows had re assigned the default IP, which the modem didnt work with.

We were told to enter something like ip [Bit I cant remember] refresh or reset.

A freind on the same isp has the same problem and the tech support lines are down, anyone know what I need to type?

Any help greatly appreciated

Thanks

ipconfig /release

then

ipconfig /renew

you could also double click the network icon, goto support and click repair.

Originally posted by Cyclone
ipconfig /release

then

ipconfig /renew

you could also double click the network icon, goto support and click repair.


Or (from within windows) you could click <Start> - Run and type winipcfg and press <Enter>!

Or (from within windows) you could click <Start> - Run and type winipcfg and press <Enter>!

I think that only works in win98, ME, etc. Im guessing he has win2k or XP as he asked specifically about CMD and not COMMAND.

"ipconfig /renew" is the way to do it. Im not sure that doing "ipconfig /release" first adds anything to it though?

Originally posted by punk
I think that only works in win98, ME, etc. Im guessing he has win2k or XP as he asked specifically about CMD and not COMMAND.

"ipconfig /renew" is the way to do it. Im not sure that doing "ipconfig /release" first adds anything to it though?

it specifically informs the dhcp server that the address has been relinquished. It means that you will most likely get a different ip when you request one rather than being assigned the same one.

and yes, winipcfg is ME and 98 only.

If you want to do it properly you can always flush the dns cache too!

Ipconfig /release
Ipconfig /flushdns
Ipconfig /renew

And then theres always net stat and netview to see what your connected to...i have a big list of DOS commands if anyone is remotely interested.....i sound like a geek now right? :help:

netview? I've never heard that one, and it gives a command not found error.

Originally posted by Cyclone
netview? I've never heard that one, and it gives a command not found error.

NET VIEW Displays a list of computers in a specified workgroup or the shared resources available on a specified computer.
NET VIEW (\\computer) (/YES)
NET VIEW (/WORKGROUP:wgname) (/YES)


computer Specifies the name of the computer whose shared resources you want to see listed.
/WORKGROUP Specifies that you want to view the names of the computers in another workgroup that share resources.
wgname Specifies the name of the workgroup whose computer names you want to view.
/YES Carries out the NET VIEW command without first prompting you to provide information or confirm actions.

To display a list of computers in your workgroup that share
resources, type NET VIEW without options.

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So it is a valid command when used with the correct syntax. I have used it serveral times in the course of my job, though it is only useful in some circumstances!

oh, the space being quite key to the command.

There's a whole list of net x commands.

Originally posted by Cyclone
oh, the space being quite key to the command.

There's a whole list of net x commands.

Yeah the space is imprtant in that one - my fault! Sorry about that! ;)