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Fix Network Issues

Fix common network/connectivity issues in Windows.

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Elevated access required. Contact your administrator for further assist.

Getting startedโ€‹

The following are some important things to remember before getting started:

  • Check Network Cables and Connections
  • Restart Your Devices
  • Check Network Adapter Settings
  • Run Network Troubleshooter
  • Update Network Drivers
  • Check Firewall and Security Software
  • Check for Windows Updates
  • Check IP Address Configuration

Reportsโ€‹

CommandDescription
netsh interface show interface
netsh interface show interface
netsh interface ip show dnsservers

View network interface and DNS server information

Network Configsโ€‹

ipconfig /all
ipconfig

Network Resetโ€‹

CommandDescription
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset

Complete network reset sequence. Must be executed in exact order (from top to bottom).

Restart-Computer

The Restart-Computer command can only be used in PowerShell.