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Connecting to the Internet • Renewing the IP Address for Windows 7, Vista, or XP
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After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper cable-TV operation, you
can renew your IP address. See
Renewing the IP Address
for more information.
Renewing the IP Address for Windows 7, Vista, or XP
1.
Open a command prompt window.
A.
From the Windows taskbar, click
Start
.
B.
Select
Run
to open the Run window.
C.
Type
cmd
and click
OK
to open a command prompt window.
2.
Type
ipconfig /renew
and press
Enter
. A valid IP address should appear
indicating that Internet access is available.
3.
Type
exit
and press
Enter
to close the command prompt window.
If, after performing this procedure, your computer still cannot access the Internet, call
your service provider.