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« on: July 05, 2016, 04:05:25 pm »

Is another device using your computer's IP address? Here's the fix!

Why does my Mac's Wi-Fi keep switching to another IP Address? We have the answer!

Are you getting this message when you try to use the internet on your Mac: "Another device on the network is using your computers IP Address.If you continue to have problems, change the IP Address of this computer or the IP address of the other device"?

If so, you may need to assign a new lease or reset the location of your Wi-Fi. Here's how.

How to check the Wi-Fi settings on your Mac
How to get a new IP address on your Mac
What if a new IP address doesn't work?


How to check the Wi-Fi settings on your Mac

The first thing you should check is whether your Wi-Fi settings are correct.

Click on the Apple icon () in the upper left corner of your screen.
Select System Preferences... from the dropdown menu.


Click on Network.
Check that Location is set to automatic. If it is not:



a. Click the dropdown menu next to Location.

b. Select Automatic.


Click the Advanced... button at the bottom right ...

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