IP Address Resets to 0.0.0.0

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ivanfrostythesnowman

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I recently moved to a place where the router is rooms away, meaning that i dont have access to LAN (which has never given my computer problems)

Ever since ive been using different methods to get internet. I use a netgear stick and 2 different wifi extenders. Both work fine when i first plug them in. But at some random time, and yes it is random, my IPv4 address resets to 0.0.0.0 from the one assigned to me. And while playing online or at work, its kind of a shit situation. Resetting the adaptor works sometimes, but never for long.

Ive tried so many damn methods and i havent found anything. Ran multiple systems searches for viruses, reset my router hundred of times, bought new WiFi sticks. No other computers on the network have these problems. Its frustrating and i hope someone can help me out somehow.
 
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anotherdrew
Oh, the wife ... ummm ... I have one too. Can't help you there.

Seriously though, router address space issues seems unlikely unless you have 150 devices in the house. Remember that routers and access points often have a stronger signal than adapters. While you might be getting a good signal, the one you are sending back might be marginal. Especially if its on the back of desktop computer and smashed against a wall. Also remember that devices like microwaves, TVs, dimmable LEDs, and cordless phones can create interference for WiFi devices. Try to make sure they are not between you and the router / access point / extender.

If you can't get the WiFi working, read about powerline Ethernet ... there are bunch of articles on the site here.
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I think your IP is resetting because you are losing the connection to the extender or the extender is losing the connection to the router. You say others don't have the same issue? Are they also connecting through the extender? If you have a smartphone, you can use a wifi analyzer app to see how moving things affects the signal strength. It can also monitor the extender to see if it is cutting out. If distance or interference is too great for a stable connection, then you may want to consider a powerline Ethernet solutions (yes, they have their own issues) or breaking down and running Ethernet cable in the attic or something (rewarding, but not much fun).
 
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ivanfrostythesnowman

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so yeah, just checked the wifi signal strength around the house and it reaches everywhere. im definently thinking of running a ton of cable through the house. so i tried something yesterday with my laptop. signal strength runs fine and doesnt drop the IP. as soon as i switch to my desktop it goes through the same process. im thinking either the physical adaptor is broken somehow or maybe my router doesnt have enough open address's to give out? yeah im just at a loss of what to do (besides running cable to the second floor) and im fairly certain the wife would like to not have cables run through the house.
 
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Oh, the wife ... ummm ... I have one too. Can't help you there.

Seriously though, router address space issues seems unlikely unless you have 150 devices in the house. Remember that routers and access points often have a stronger signal than adapters. While you might be getting a good signal, the one you are sending back might be marginal. Especially if its on the back of desktop computer and smashed against a wall. Also remember that devices like microwaves, TVs, dimmable LEDs, and cordless phones can create interference for WiFi devices. Try to make sure they are not between you and the router / access point / extender.

If you can't get the WiFi working, read about powerline Ethernet ... there are bunch of articles on the site here.
 
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ivanfrostythesnowman

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Dude. I am so angry. It was the battery on my motherboard. It broke? i guess and because my time wasnt synced with the router it kept kicking me off. Thanks for the help anyways. I feel so dumb holy hell.
 
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Still working ok from last night? Motherboard batteries normally last about 5 years. Sometimes less. They do keep the system time up to date, but only if there is no power to the computer (ie, power outage or computer unplugged). The power supply will normally provide a small amount of power while a computer is off to keep time and a handful of other stuff (USB charging, Ethernet, On button, etc). Getting kicked off WiFi just because time is not synced is possible, but it seems unlikely, but maybe a low or dead battery was causing an odd hardware issue. Let us know.
 
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ivanfrostythesnowman

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Yeppers, not a single problem. My time isnt desynced anymore and i havent dropped connection once. I even tried using all the wifi sticks and extenders in the house and they all work now. I build computers and i had never, ever had this problem until now. What a ride.

 
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