Help with Ethernet Issue

Starlord_26

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Mar 26, 2017
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Hi! I recently unplugged my modem and router due to painting a room. I plugged them back in and everything was working as before. The modem and router were both operating properly and I had access to the wifi. However, upon plugging up my Ethernet cable from my PC I get "unable to obtain IP address". This happens using my PS4 and PC Ethernet cables. Also the wifi can't connect to the internet as well upon plugging in my Ethernet cables (even though the LED lights seem to be showing proper function). Does anyone have any advice to fix this? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
 
Solution
Unplug both the router and modem
Wait 5 minutes

Plug in the modem
Wait 2 minutes
Plug in the router
Wait 2 minutes
Connect the PC

See what happens.