What is ‘Default Gateway is not available’ error in Windows 10?
In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fix Default Gateway is not available error in Windows 10. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Default Gateway is not available’ error: It is common Windows Problem considered network/internet relating issue. When you run Network troubleshooter or Internet Connection troubleshooter in Windows computer in order to check why you are facing network/internet connection issues, you may experience ‘Default Gateway is not available’ error on troubleshooter screen that says ‘Default Gateway’ is currently not available In your computer.
If you are not aware, default gateway is router/network node in Windows Computer networking system which acts as forwarding hop to the other networking system when not any next hop IP address is specified in routing table for the forwarding of a data packet to the destination host. So, the default gateway will act as access point to other networks when one network wants to communicate or send data packets to another network.
However, several users reported they faced Default Gateway is not available error while running Network/Internet Connection troubleshooter in order check network issue in Windows computer. This issue is usually occurred due to bad or wrong configured IP settings and/or ISP configuration settings, misconfigured router settings, outdated/corrupted network adapter drivers, and other Windows issues. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Default Gateway is not available error in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘Default Gateway is not available error’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Disable and enable Network Adapter
One possible way to fix the issue is to disable and re-enable your network adapter in your computer.
Step 1: Open ‘Network & Connections’ setting page in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Change Adapter Settings’
Step 2: Right-click on your network adapter and select ‘Disable’ to disable it.
Step 3: After few seconds/minutes, right-click on your network adapter again and select ‘Enable’ to enable it. Once done, check if the network/internet connection issue is resolved.
Method 3: Disable your third-party antivirus/firewall
This issue can be occurred due to interference of your third-party antivirus/firewall program in computer. You can disable your third-party antivirus/firewall program in your computer in order to fix, and check if disabling antivirus/firewall works for you.
Method 4: Reset IP Settings
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each line to execute
NETSH INT IP RESET C:\RESETLOG.TXT
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Set IPv4 settings manually
Step 1: Open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’ using above method
Step 2: Type ‘ipconfig’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. You can see all details of network credentials on Command Prompt window
Step 3: Look for Adapter settings you are using. Note down the details of Adapter, IPv4 address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
Step 4: Now, open ‘Network & Connections’ setting page through Windows Search Box, right-click on your network adapter and select ‘Properties’
Step 5: Double-click on ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ to open its properties. Click ‘Use the following IP address’, and put IP adders, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway that you have noted down
Step 6: Now, tick ‘Use the following DNS Server settings’, type ‘8.8.8.8’ and ‘8.8.4.4’ in preferred and alternate DNS server and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ button save the changes, and restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Fix Default Gateway is not available error using Registry Editor
Step 1: Open ‘Registry Editor’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and navigate the following path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Step 2: Double-click ‘AutoAdminLogon’ key to edit, set its value to ‘1’ and ‘Ok’ to save the changes. Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Update Network Adapter Driver
Updating Network Adapter driver to latest & compatible driver version can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Network Adapters’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your network adapter driver and select ‘Update Driver’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process, and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall Network Adapter Driver Update in Windows 10 [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including network adapter driver using Automatic Driver Update Tool.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Default Gateway is not available error in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
