the router and the target device to enforce the new IP.

Open a web browser and type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar.

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Device gets wrong IP (e.g., 169.254.x.x) | DHCP server unreachable | Check if DHCP is enabled; reboot router; check cable/WiFi | | IP conflict warning | Static IP within DHCP pool or duplicate reservation | Move static IPs outside pool range | | Reservation not working | MAC address typo or device uses random MAC (privacy feature) | Disable "Private Wi-Fi Address" on iOS/Android for your network | | Cannot access router after disabling DHCP | Lost connection to gateway | Set a static IP on your PC (e.g., 192.168.1.50, mask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1) to regain access |

Before you can adjust DHCP settings, you must log into the router’s web management portal: