Wi-Fi doesn't have a valid IP configuration, how to fix it?
In most cases, Windows Troubleshooting may just find issues but not provide fixes. Issue “WiFi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration” is the case. You need to solve it manually. Here you will learn how to fix this issue on Windows 10.
The problem can be caused by several issues, such as incorrect network settings, faulty network drivers. Use the solutions below then the problem should resolve. You can also watch this video click here.
Solution 1: Release and renew IP address
In some cases, this solution would work if there is a problem with the network. And many users reported it helped them with WiFi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration problem. Follow steps below and it may work like a charm for you.
1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. In Command Prompt, type ipconfig /release and hit Enter.
3. Then type ipconfig /renew and hit Enter.
4. Type Exit and hit Enter.
1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. In Command Prompt, type ipconfig /release and hit Enter.
3. Then type ipconfig /renew and hit Enter.
4. Type Exit and hit Enter.
Solution 2: Reset TCP/IP
Follow these steps:
1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. When Command Prompt opens, type netsh winsock reset and hit Enter.
3. Then type netsh int ip reset and hit Enter.
4. Restart your computer and see if the problem resolves.
1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. When Command Prompt opens, type netsh winsock reset and hit Enter.
3. Then type netsh int ip reset and hit Enter.
4. Restart your computer and see if the problem resolves.
Solution 3: Manually set IP address
If you have a home network with several computers, the IP address of each computer will be automatically assigned. To fix the problem, you can try to reset the IP on the computer that has the network problem.
Follow these steps:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. View by Small icons, click Network and Sharing Center.
3. Select Change adapter settings in the left pane.
4. Right-click on WiFi connection (In my case, the WiFi connection is DriverEasy.com_4G.) and click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
6. Select Use the following IP address, then set IP address to 192.168,1.x (You can choose x to any digit number. If you are not sure about this, use 192.168,1.14.). Set Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and set IP gateway to 192.168.1.1.
7. Under Use the following DNS server addresses then set the Preferred DNS server to 8.8.8.8 and set the Alternate DNS server 8.8.4.4.
8. Click OK button.
Follow these steps:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. View by Small icons, click Network and Sharing Center.
3. Select Change adapter settings in the left pane.
4. Right-click on WiFi connection (In my case, the WiFi connection is DriverEasy.com_4G.) and click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
6. Select Use the following IP address, then set IP address to 192.168,1.x (You can choose x to any digit number. If you are not sure about this, use 192.168,1.14.). Set Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and set IP gateway to 192.168.1.1.
7. Under Use the following DNS server addresses then set the Preferred DNS server to 8.8.8.8 and set the Alternate DNS server 8.8.4.4.
8. Click OK button.
Solution 4: Uninstall wireless adapter driver
The problem can also be caused by the faulty network driver. Try to uninstall the wireless adapter driver and allow Windows to reinstall the driver.
Follow steps below to uninstall the driver.
1. Go to Device Manager.
2. Expand categories “Network adapters”. Right-click on the wireless device and select Uninstall.
3. Then click “OK” button to confirm the Uninstall. If you see “Delete the driver software for this device.” at the bottom corner, before pressing OK, check the box next to it.
4. Reboot your PC. Then Windows will install the driver automatically.
If the problem still persists, you may need to update the wireless adapter driver manually. You can go to the PC manufacturer’s website to download the latest driver.
Follow steps below to uninstall the driver.
1. Go to Device Manager.
2. Expand categories “Network adapters”. Right-click on the wireless device and select Uninstall.
3. Then click “OK” button to confirm the Uninstall. If you see “Delete the driver software for this device.” at the bottom corner, before pressing OK, check the box next to it.
4. Reboot your PC. Then Windows will install the driver automatically.
If the problem still persists, you may need to update the wireless adapter driver manually. You can go to the PC manufacturer’s website to download the latest driver.
Hope the solutions here help fix your WiFi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration issue on Windows 10.
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