Can't get Wifi to work with new PC! :(
We bought a new PC (not pre-built) - to connect WiFi, we got an ethernet cable & port, but it says "invalid IP address".
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@DaveRhizome_76
Greetings and welcome to Micro Center Community! I'm sorry to hear the issues you're experiencing with your new build.
I'd try a couple of these methods for starters.
1. Reinstall the network driver.- Go to your Device Manager
- Find your network adapter
- Right click and select Uninstall Device (It'll be listed as either an Ethernet Adapter or a Family Controller)
- Restart your PC
- Your Windows OS will automatically reinstall the driver
- Check for any changes
2. Reset the Winsock- Open Command Prompt in Admin
- Type netsh winsock reset and hit Enter
- Restart the PC
- Check for any changes
Let me know if this resolves this! -
hello! thank you for responding, however none of these methods have seemed to work, it now says unidentified network and that is a change. we thank you for your comment and any additional help you might give
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If that didn't work, perhaps you could try to flush your DNS.Open Command Prompt and type the following commands.
<b>ipconfig /release</b>
<b>ipconfig /flushdns</b>
<b>ipconfig /renew</b>
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