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Can’t Reach DHCP Server: 5 Ways to Fix it
Changing advanced network settings can fix this
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Updated onOctober 2, 2024
updated onOctober 2, 2024
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Many users rerported issues with their Internet connection, and they have encountered Can’t reach the DHCP server the network connection quality might be low error message. This can be a problem, but there are ways to fix it.
Why is the DHCP server not reachable?
There are several reasons, including outdated network adapter drivers, wireless adapter settings or glitches with DHCP.
How can I fix the Can’t reach DHCP server error?
Before trying anything else, try restarting your router or modem. Also, try disconnecting the network cable from the router/modem. Inspect network cables for hardware damage.
1. Update or reinstall your network drivers
To reinstall your networkdrivers, follow these steps:
2. Change wireless adapter settings
This is a simple solution if you can’t reach DHCP server on WiFi, but keep in mind that 2.4GHz connection is slower.
3. Register your DNS via cmd
4. Enable or disable DHCP
This method can be useful if you can’t reach DHCP server via Ethernet on Windows 11.
5. Restart your DHCP client service
We hope that these solutions worked for you in solving theunable to contact your DHCP servererror message and that your Ethernet works fine now.
To learn more, we have a guide on what to do ifDHCP is not enabled for Wi-Fior if it’snot enabled on Ethernet. For Windows 11 users, we have a great guide on what to do ifDHCP is not working on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
Before you leave, you might be interested in ourDHCP server stopped workingguide.
Let us know what other network issues you have faced, in the comments section down below.
More about the topics:DHCP guides,Fix network issues
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
