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How to fix DHPC error on Kindle Fire HDX [Easy Guide]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Amazon Kindleowners have been reportingDHCPerror on Kindle Fire HDX devices. Theerroris triggered when the user tries to connect to their WiFi network.
The issue seems to be with the Kindle Fire firmware and can be fixed by changing the IP address type to static from dynamic.
If you are also troubled by thiserror, here is how to fix theDHCPerror on Kindle Fire HDX for good.
How can I fix the DHCP error on Kindle Fire HDX and what is it?
1. Change the IP type to Static
Restart yourKindle. After the restart, try connecting to the sameWiFinetwork and check if theDHCPerror is resolved.
ForgetWiFiNetwork
Forgetting and reconnecting to theWiFinetwork can fix any temporary issues with the network or your device.
2. Update Kindle Fire
If updating to the latest firmware did not fix theerror, check if theerroris triggered by yourWiFirouter.
3. Troubleshoot WiFi router
If performing a power cycle did not help, try resetting the router.
4. Reset WiFi router
Note:Resetting yourWiFirouter will erase all the custom settings made to the network device.
Resetting yourWiFirouter can fix DCHP error inKindletablets. However, if the issue persists, check for a firmware update.
Update router firmware
Note:Instructions for TP-Link routers. Refer to your router guide for specific instructions.
Once installed, you may have to reconfigure your router.
TheKindleDHCPerror when connecting to theWiFican be resolved by changing the IP address type to Static from Dynamic. If not, you can perform a reset to fix theerror.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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