“Why does my Mac’s Wi-Fi keep switching to another IP address?” Lory Gil writes for iMore. “We have the answer!”
Gi writes. “Are you getting this message when you try to use the internet on your Mac: ‘Another device on the network is using your computers IP Address.If you continue to have problems, change the IP Address of this computer or the IP address of the other device?'”
“If so, you may need to assign a new lease or reset the location of your Wi-Fi,” Gil writes. “Here’s how.”
Full explanation here.
MacDailyNews Take: If this happens frequently when you’re traveling and using unfamiliar Wi-Fi setups, this simple “how to” should proven to be quite valuable.
Best option if you are in public is to avoid public WiFi and use your cellphone (iPhone of course) Hotspot.
MDN take: -10; incomplete answer!
This article is about all locations, home as well as on the road.
An easy way to get this message with some router software is to set a maximum number of allowed devices on your internal network that is less than your actual number of devices. You will get frequent IP address conflict messages. The fix in that case is to increase the allowed number of devices. Now back to the article…
Does this only happen on Mac devices or all computers subject to another device using your computer’s IP address?
Why and how does IPhone block the use of other people using your IP address?