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5 Ways to Fix Windows Hotspot if It’s Not Assigning IP
This issue often arises due to drivers or connectivity problems
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows hotspot not assigning IP is a problem that often arises when using your computer to share internet access to other devices.
While many people think that it’s the requestingdevice that cannot acquire an IP address,the problem could be from the device responsible for assigning IP.
Why is Windows hotspot not assigning IP?
But don’t worry too much, whatever the underlying cause of the issue, we’ve put together a list of solutions to fix Windows if it’s not assigning IP.
What can I do if Windows hotspot is not assigning IP?
Before you attempt any of the fixes in this article, you can try these preliminary solutions and see if they could resolve the issue:
If Windows hotspot is still not asssigning IP, you can proceed to the methods below to fix the problem.
1. Start the WLAN AutoConfig service
Learn more about how you cansafely enable/disable other Windows services.
2. Assign IP address manually
If you need more information about IP assignment, here’s our detailed guide onhow to assign IP on Windows 11.
3. Update the wireless network driver
It’s important to keep your drivers updated at all times. Our guide onhow to update Windows 11 driverswill come in handy.
Most of the problems we encounter are caused by outdated drivers. To keep all your drivers up to date, we recommend using a tool calledOutbyte Driver Updater.
Outbyte Driver Updater detects all outdated drivers and lets you choose which ones to update. Works with all kinds of drivers and uses his regularly updated database of over 18 million driver files.
Outbyte Driver Updater
4. Troubleshoot Network Issues
5. Reset Windows Firewall to default settings
There you have it! 5 straightforward ways to deal with Windows not assigning IP.
If by chance, you try any of the above steps and it doesn’t seem to work, it might be that the system is yet to save your new changes. In such a case, you might need to restart Windows again.
After you are done with the solution, check if Windows hotspot can now assign IP to other devices. If it can’t, it might be that otherdevices don’t have a valid IP configuration. They need to be fixed as well.
Are there other solutions not mentioned here that worked for you, let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:IP address,WiFi Hotspot
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
