DHCP stands for Dynamic Hosting Configuration Protocol. The purpose of DHCP is to automatically assign the IP address to the devices that are connected to your Wi-Fi network. When you reboot the Laptop, computer or mobile, the IP address will be assigned that is required to connect to a network. The function must be enabled on your computer at all times but sometimes you face issues likeDHCP lookup failed.This means that the IP address has not been assigned to your device. Lets have a look at some of the ways to fix the error.
Ways to fix DHCP lookup failed:
- Make sure that the DHCP has been enabled on your router.
- Keep a look that you are checking IPv4 and IPv6, both the boxes.
- Make sure to select both options for automatic assigning of IP addresses and DNS server addresses
- Reboot the router and check again.
- Disconnect the Wi-Fi, wait for a few seconds and then connect again.
- Unplug the router and reboot by performing a power cycle.
- Reset the router back to factory default settings.
If you find thatDHCP lookup failed Chromebook,here are some of the solutions you can try to fix it.
- Make sure that the internet connection is stable.
- Try restarting the Chromebook.
- Click on forgot on wireless connections.
- You can use Google name servers.
- Navigate to settings and change the sleep settings.
- Extend the range of DHCP extender.
- Make sure that Chromebook is updated.
Follow the steps mentioned above and the problem ofChromebook DHCP lookup failedshould be resolved. If you still face any issues, contact the technical experts.
Another issue that users face isno ranging response received T3 timeout.Lets have a look at some of the ways through which you can solve the problem.
Step to fix T3 timeout error:
- Make sure that the cable connected is not damaged. This will cause a disruption in data flow. The protective rubber cover of the wire should be intact.
- The connector can also be faulty. If there is any physical damage to the connector, you should replace it.
- If you have checked for the above mentioned steps. Contact your router company to exchange the router and modem.
Nowadays, you can connect your Wi-Fi to the Alexa, which is a voice recognition search device from Google. Heres how toconnect Alexa to WiFi.Follow the steps mentioned below.
Steps to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi:
- Click on the settings and go to the bottom bar.
- Then, click on device settings.
- Select the name of your device and click on change next to Wi-Fi network.
- Now select the Wi-Fi network from the Alexa app.
- Then, login to your Wi-Fi and click on connect.
Your device will be setup and connected to Wi-Fi. If you findWiFi not working,check the router and reboot it. Any minor error should be resolved and if that doesnt help reset the device and login again.
