Internet is connected but sites won't load? Browsing terrifyingly slow? Before you call your ISP, here are 3 actions that fix 90% of common network issues:
1. Clearing the address "memory" (DNS Flush)
Sometimes your computer remembers an old address for a site that has since changed. This command refreshes everything:
ipconfig /flushdns
2. Resetting network settings (Winsock Reset)
If your connection settings got messed up due to an update or software, this command restores them to default:
netsh winsock reset
3. Releasing and renewing your IP address
Asks the router for a new "identity" for your computer:
ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew
💡 How do you run these commands?
Click Start and type CMD.
Right-click and choose "Run as Administrator".
Copy the commands one at a time and press Enter after each one.
Important: once done, restart your computer.
Didn't help? The issue is probably deeper. Time to contact the Ornet IT team!
