Default gateway is not available_

Default gateway is not available

Windows 10/11 · Network/DNS

The error Default gateway is not available on Windows 10/11 indicates a specific failure categorized as "Default gateway is not available" under Network/DNS. This guide walks you through the most likely causes and the correct fix order.

What Actually Happened

Network stack error: the adapter has an address but no valid route out to the rest of the network.

Symptoms

Network error: 'Default gateway is not available'

Common Causes

Connectivity condition: the adapter has an address but no valid route out to the rest of the network

How to Fix It

01
Flush DNS cache:
ipconfig /flushdns
02
Reset Winsock stack: netsh winsock reset
03
Reset IP stack: netsh int ip reset

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