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How to change ip address on macbook air

My macbook keeps getting a pop up saying some other device is usung my ip address that I should change it. I currently can't even connect to my home wifi. Please advice. Should I change my ip address, and how?

Posted on Jul 27, 2012 12:51 PM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2012 2:36 PM

Go to System Preferences > Network > Advanced


Choose TCP/IP. You should be "Using DHCP". Renew DHCP lease for a new IP address.


You can set a manual IP address by switching to "Using DHCP with manual address".


You may have to configure your router if you choose to use a fixed IP address.

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Jul 27, 2012 2:36 PM in response to Stephy709

Go to System Preferences > Network > Advanced


Choose TCP/IP. You should be "Using DHCP". Renew DHCP lease for a new IP address.


You can set a manual IP address by switching to "Using DHCP with manual address".


You may have to configure your router if you choose to use a fixed IP address.

How to change ip address on macbook air

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