Windows 10: Admin prompt when trying to change IP settings under network configuration.

After upgrading from Win10 to Win11, our techs that are placed in the Network Configuration Operators group via GPO can no longer change their IP settings without getting an Administrator credentials prompt. Since they are not Administrators they can no longer change these settings. I've tried manually removing them and adding them back into the group and they continue to get a UAC Admin prompt.

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Set Broadband Internet Connection Network Configuration

Hi,

Upon analyzing the details you have provided, kindly run the
Network and Internet Troubleshooter
and check if there's any changes. To run the
troubleshooter,
follow these steps:

• 
  On the search bar, type
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Choose
  Network and Internet.
  
• 
  Run the following
  Troubleshooter:
  
  • 
    Internet Connections.
    
  • 
    Network Adapter.
    
  • 
    Incoming Connections.
    

If the issue persists, we suggest that you try to
renew
your
IP address. To do this, follow these steps:

• 
  Open
  Command Prompt
  as
  Administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following command:
  
  • 
    Ipconfig/release
    and hit
    Enter.
    
  • 
    Ipconfig/renew
    and hit
    Enter.
    
  • 
    Exit.
    

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Windows 10 Ethernet limited after upgrade and also “Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration”

Hi Quishuk,

We appreciate your time and effort for getting back to us.

I suggest you to clear the DNS and manually configure the TCP/IP settings.

Try the following steps and check if it helps:

Step 1: Clear the DNS resolver cache.

• Right click on start button and click on Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type ipconfig /flushdns and then press Enter.

Step 2: Manually configure the TCP/IP settings.

• Type "Network and Sharing Center" on the Start screen, click "Settings" and press enter.
• Click "Change adapter settings" on the left hand side pane.
• Right click the adapter and click "Properties".
• Select the Internet Protocol version you use and would like to configure and click "Properties".
• Manually enter the address, gateway and server information and click "OK".

Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
No wireless networks are available after you upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10.

Computer that has VPN software installed can't detect wireless network after upgrading to Windows 10 - Microsoft Support

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

No Valid IP Configuration?

Hi,

Based from your description, one thing is evident, the wireless adapter could be having an issue keeping the IP settings since you need to use
ipconfig /release and ipconfig/renew every day to resolve your connection issue.

Aside from the commands: ipconfig /release and ipconfig/renew,
one of the simplest ways to fix this issue is to use the netsh command. To do that, follow these steps:

• Open Command Prompt (Admin)
• Type the following commands one at a a time and hit Enter after each command:
  • netsh winsock reset
  • netsh int ip reset
    
    

We also strongly suggest setting your IP address and DNS servers to obtain automatically so the laptop will receive the same settings from the router. Check out this
link for instructions on how to change the TCP/IP settings.

In addition, we recommend updating the driver for your laptop's wireless network adapter by following the procedures under the "To check for the latest drivers" section found on this
article.

Let us know if you need anything else.