If multiple devices are using the same IP address, at least one device will not be able to connect to the internet.
In cases where there are duplicate IP addresses on the network, set up an IDS exception.
Users can manually change the IP address associated with the computer.
To reset the router, unplug the router, wait 30 seconds and then plug the router back in. If the IP address does not automatically change, renew the IP address.
Click Start, type Command Prompt
, and then click Command Prompt.
Windows 8 users: Press the Windows key + Q to open an app search, type cmd
into the Search field and press Enter.
Type the following command and press Enter.
ipconfig /release
Type the following command and press Enter.
ipconfig /renew
After your IP address is renewed, you should no longer receive notifications about identical IP addresses.