The ipconfig /release command sends a DHCPRELEASE message to the DHCP server (ex: ISP or router) to release the current DHCP configuration and discard the IP address configuration for all adapters. It's usually installed at your home or business by your ISP and serves as the. Refreshing the IP address can resolve network errors and connection problems when switching to a new router or network. This wikiHow article teaches you how to update. Hello, we recently had an outage of our Internet on our Quantum Fiber internet connection for the C5500XK Modem (ONT) and the W1700K WiFi 7 Pod. The Optical Network Terminal or ONT was blinking a blue light. If that does not resolve your internet issue, you can follow these instructions to check the power to, or restart, your ONT. An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. If you are having network connectivity issues related. Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds until the MGMT LED starts flashing and then becomes solidly lit.