The "default gateway is not available" error typically indicates a problem with your network connection. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:
- Restart Your Router and Modem:
- Turn off your router and modem, wait for about 30 seconds, and then turn them back on.
- Turn off your router and modem, wait for about 30 seconds, and then turn them back on.
- Restart Your Computer:
- Sometimes a simple restart can resolve network issues.
- Sometimes a simple restart can resolve network issues.
- Update Network Adapter Drivers:
- Go to Device Manager (press Win + X and select Device Manager).
- Expand the "Network adapters" section.
- Right-click on your network adapter and select "Update driver".
- Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software".
- Reset TCP/IP Stack:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Run the following commands one by one.
- Change Power Management Settings:
- Go to Device Manager.
- Right-click on your network adapter and select "Properties".
- Go to the "Power Management" tab.
- Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".
- Assign a Static IP Address:
- Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
- Right-click on your network connection and select "Properties".
- Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".
- Choose "Use the following IP address" and enter a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
- Disable and Re-enable Network Adapter:
- Go to Device Manager.
- Right-click on your network adapter and select "Disable device".
- Wait a few seconds, then right-click again and select "Enable device".
If these steps do not resolve the issue, please provide more details about your network setup and any error messages you might be seeing.