A static TCP/IP address is a recommended configuration for computers offering network services (for example, printers, files, and apps) to prevent communication problems. However, if you don’t need this configuration anymore, you can switch to the dynamic network configuration assigned by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (usually the router). This guide will teach you how to remove a static IP address configuration to obtain a dynamic address on Windows 11.

Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Settings Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Command Prompt Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from PowerShell Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Control Panel

Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Settings

To remove a static IP address to request a dynamic IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the networking stack configuration will reset, and the computer will request a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server.

Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Command Prompt

To switch from a static TCP/IP configuration to a dynamically assigned configuration from Command Prompt, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the network adapter will drop the static settings and request a dynamic address from the DHCP server.

In the command, change “Ethernet0” to the adapter’s name to configure.

Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from PowerShell

To remove a static IP to use a dynamic configuration with PowerShell commands on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the computer will switch from a static IP to a dynamic IP configuration.

In the command, change “Ethernet0” to the adapter’s name that you want to configure. In the command, change 11 for the InterfaceIndex for the adapter to configure.

Configure dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Control Panel

To configure a network adapter to use a dynamic IP address using Control Panel, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the Windows 11 statically assigned TCP/IP configuration will be removed, and it’ll request a dynamic configuration automatically from the network.

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