IP Address Conflicts: Detecting and Resolving

Overview An IP address conflict occurs when two devices on the same network are assigned the same IP address. This causes both devices to lose connectivity or experience intermittent disconnections. Common Symptoms Windows shows a notification: "There is an IP address conflict with another system on the network." Intermittent loss of connectivity on one or both affected devices. Devices can communicate with the local network but connectivity drops frequently. Why Conflicts Happen A device has a