What is one method to resolve IP address conflicts?

Releasing and renewing the IP address using DHCP or manually reconfiguring the problematic device effectively resolves IP address conflicts by ensuring that each device on the network has a unique IP address. When multiple devices accidentally receive the same IP address, it results in communication issues because the network data might not be directed correctly. By utilizing DHCP to release the current IP address, the device requests a new one from the DHCP server, which ideally provides a unique address not already in use.

If manual reconfiguration is chosen, it allows the user to set a specific IP address that is known to be available, based on the network configuration. This method addresses the root of the conflict and ensures smooth communication on the network, making it a reliable approach to resolving such conflicts.

In contrast, switching to a static IP address could potentially work if the static IP assigned is outside the conflict range, but it doesn't directly resolve the underlying issue of multiple devices having the same IP if they are still active on the network. Changing network router settings may not directly involve resolving the conflict but rather affect the DHCP scope. Disabling the conflicting device temporarily might provide a workaround but doesn't fix the issue of the IP conflict and may cause service disruption on the network.