To get to the bottom of your troubles, you first have to understand which element means what in this equation.

What is DHCP?

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and it essentially is responsible for creating new IP addresses. And the type of error that accompanies it is always related to the ipconfig /renew command that you execute in Command Prompt. The ipconfig /renew command will disable communication from your Network Interface Controller to the DHCP server. Therefore, in case something goes wrong, you get the ipconfig /renew DHCP request failed error message. Now that we’ve cleared out the basics, let’s get busy with the fixes.

How can I fix the Unable to contact your DHCP server error?

1. Update or reinstall your network drivers

In order to update the network drivers, follow these steps: To reinstall your network drivers, follow these steps: If Windows is unable to find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer’s website. Downloading drivers manually is a process that carries the risk of getting the wrong driver installed, which may lead to serious malfunctions. The safer and easier way to update drivers on a Windows 10 PC is by using automatic software. SPONSORED We strongly recommend the DriverFix tool to update your drivers in order to avoid damage to your PC by manually downloading the wrong driver versions. This great tool was developed so that you do not have to worry about manually downloading and installing your drivers yourself. It scans your system and lists all existing and possibly missing drivers. The tool also detects if there is already a new version for current records. If necessary, these can be updated directly by this program.

2. Register your DNS via cmd

Our second fix for the ipconfig DHCP request failed issue is to run the command to register DNS. This should fix things, but if it doesn’t jump to the next solution.

3. Enable or disable DHCP

In order to disable your DHCP, follow these steps: Be careful when you disable DHCP and move to a static IP configuration. If you enter the wrong settings, this can result in your Internet connection not working. To enable your DHCP, follow these steps: If you’ve re-enabled your DHCP, reboot your PC to apply the changes, then check whether ipconfig /renew works properly now.

4. Restart your DHCP client service

We hope that these solutions worked for you in solving the unable to contact your DHCP server error message and that your Ethernet works fine now. Let us know what other network issues you have faced, in the comments section down below.

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