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LonaBoom
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Risky Connection : The source IP address is your own DHCP server

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The past few days my internet access have been blocked by McAfee and also some Microsoft programs and I can't tell if it's really a suspicious incoming network trying to connect or McAfee not understanding it's blocking my IP address

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Venkat_YM
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Re: Risky Connection : The source IP address is your own DHCP server

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Hi @LonaBoom 

Greetings From McAfee.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Please perform the below steps and check how it goes.

  • Reset Network settings by following below steps
  1. Run command prompt with elevated rights: press Ctrl + R, type cmd, and press Enter

      Type:   ipconfig /flushdns and enter

  • Add your home wifi network as trusted network and Reset firewall settings in the McAfee application.
  • Remove any 3rd party anti-virus if installed on the computer device.
  • Keep windows updates and McAfee updates up to date

Alternatively, you can always contact chat support using the link below for immediate assistance or call our helpline number 24/7 (866-622-3911)US.

McAfee Support

If this information was helpful in any way or answered your question, please mark it as the accepted solution and give Kudos if appropriate.

Regards,
Venkat

 

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Venkat_YM
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Re: Risky Connection : The source IP address is your own DHCP server

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Hi @LonaBoom 

Greetings From McAfee.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Please perform the below steps and check how it goes.

  • Reset Network settings by following below steps
  1. Run command prompt with elevated rights: press Ctrl + R, type cmd, and press Enter

      Type:   ipconfig /flushdns and enter

  • Add your home wifi network as trusted network and Reset firewall settings in the McAfee application.
  • Remove any 3rd party anti-virus if installed on the computer device.
  • Keep windows updates and McAfee updates up to date

Alternatively, you can always contact chat support using the link below for immediate assistance or call our helpline number 24/7 (866-622-3911)US.

McAfee Support

If this information was helpful in any way or answered your question, please mark it as the accepted solution and give Kudos if appropriate.

Regards,
Venkat

 

LonaBoom
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Re: Risky Connection : The source IP address is your own DHCP server

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Thank you for replying, I'll do that now.

LonaBoom
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Re: Risky Connection : The source IP address is your own DHCP server

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Just finished following the steps and thank you again for your help.
wanijsena
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Re: Risky Connection : The source IP address is your own DHCP server

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The past few days my internet access have been blocked by McAfee and also some Microsoft programs and I can't tell if it's really a suspicious incoming network trying to connect or McAfee not understanding it's blocking my IP address spankbang

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