Since you are facing this error, it means the DHCP did not assign the IP address to your device. As a result, you cannot access the internet. This mostly happens when the device fetches the IP address manually Now, let’s take a look at the solutions to fix this issue.
1. Obtain an IP address Automatically
This error often occurs when the user manually configures the IP address by typing it into the network settings. When the IP address is configured manually, the DHCP does not need to assign the IP address to the device, resulting in the ‘DHCP is not enabled for Wi-Fi’ error message. Therefore, in this step, we will start by configuring the network settings to automatically obtain the IP address. To do so, follow these steps:
2. Enable DHCP client service
DHCP client service is used to register and update the IP addresses and DNS records. When this service is disabled, the DNS and IP addresses won’t be updated, which might cause this issue. Thus, if you have not checked the DHCP client service, check it, as it might be disabled. To enable the DHCP client service, follow the steps:
3. Power cycle Your Wi-Fi Router
Power cycling the router means turning off the router and then turning it back on. This clears the short-term memory from the router, which saves the temporary files. Sometimes, these temporary files become cluttered after a period of time, which might cause the DHCP not to assign the IP address to your device. Therefore, we recommend performing a power cycle on the Wi-Fi router. Follow the steps to perform a power cycle.
4. Reinstall your network driver
If the error persists, you need to check for the network driver. It is because if there is a problem with your network driver, it could cause issues such as this one. Therefore, try reinstalling the driver by following the steps.
5. Reset the network settings
Resetting the network settings means you are going to reset all the settings to the default, such as DNS and Proxy settings. It also reinstalls the network drivers and re-assigns the IP address. Since you have come this far, it is recommended to try resetting the network settings by following the steps: While you shouldn’t encounter this error after following the methods listed in this ultimate guide, if the issue persists and you’re unable to access the Internet, it’s recommended to contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for further assistance.
