Why do I keep getting a 169 IP address?

3 years ago

Generally, a 169 IP address means that your computer wasn’t able to talk to a DHCP server. Usually that means…

How do I get rid of 169.254 IP address?

3 years ago

How to Fix 169.254. X.X – “Invalid IP Config” Issue on Windows Method 1: Reboot the PC. Method 2: IP…

What is a 169.254 IP address?

3 years ago

169.254. x.x: This is what’s called an Automatic Private IP address. An IP in this range means that the computer…

Is APIPA routable?

3 years ago

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254. 0.0-169.254. 255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. As a result, APIPA…

Which IP address should you not use in your private network?

3 years ago

0.0 to 100.127. 255.255, netmask 255.192. 0.0) for use in carrier-grade NAT scenarios. This address block should not be used…

What is a 169.254 address?

3 years ago

169.254. x.x: This is what’s called an Automatic Private IP address. An IP in this range means that the computer…

What defines a unicast address?

3 years ago

A unicast address uniquely identifies a single interface by its address. An interface can have multiple unicast addresses and must…

What is a subnet mask and what does it do?

3 years ago

A subnet mask is used to divide an IP address into two parts. One part identifies the host (computer), the…

What is IANA special use?

3 years ago

Special-use IP addresses are marked as registered to IANA so that they are reserved for the special use on behalf…

What is the Dora?

3 years ago

DORA is the Process that is used by DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). It is used for providing the IP…