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Losing network connection after VPN disconnects

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Mar 15, 20263089 views
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Problem

I use tunnelblick and OpenVPN on the mac, but when I choose to disconnect from the VPN I lose all network connectivity and have to reboot to get back online. Is there a way to get a new IP or something, without having to reboot?

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Fix for: Losing network connection after VPN disconnects

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You could enter your network settings, find your physical network interface, and use the release/renew buttons (in that order). This would cause your interface to attempt to request configuration again from your router. My guess is that the issue is…

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