DHCP Error on Windows 11 Wired Ethernet

First reported on r/techsupport on June 26, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with their Windows 11 wired Ethernet connection not getting an IP address. The problem is caused by a compatibility issue with the Ethernet driver. To fix the issue, users need to update the Ethernet driver.

What it looks like

• No IP address
• Ethernet connection not working

How to fix it

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand the Network Adapters section.
3. Right-click on your Ethernet adapter.
4. Select Update driver.
5. Follow the prompts to search for and install any available updates.

Affected products

• Windows 11
• Ethernet driver

Sources

• DHCP error, IPv6 fine but IPv4 totally dead — every fix online does nothing — reddit:r/techsupport

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