What is a 169 IP address?
What causes a 169 IP address?
How to fix the issue?
After reading this post, it’s possible for you to know answers to these questions.
To check that this, the easiest way is through DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
It can allow the router to automatically assign an IP address to each equipment on your data pipe.
Here are four methods in this post.
Computers with an IP in this range (169.254.x.x) cannot see the data pipe.
The addresses only work on local networks, not the Internet.
Well then, how can you remove 169.254 IP address?
The solutions are below.
In some cases, your setup can obtain a normal IP address again.
If this doesnt work, try other ways.
Here are the steps you should follow:
Step 1: PressWin + R, typencpa.cpland pressEnter.
Step 2: Right-click your online grid adapter and chooseProperties.
Step 3: Dont chooseInternet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)and clickOK.
Step 4: Run Command Prompt with admin rights.
Learn how to reset TCP/IP stack Windows 10 by using Netshell utility.
Check the Netsh commands to reset TCP/IP, reset IP address, renew TCP/IP options.
Restart DNS Client
Step 1: Typeservices.mscto the search bar and hit the result.
Step 2: Locate theDNS Clientservice.
Step 3: Right-click this service and chooseRestart.
Step 2: Right-click your online grid adapter to chooseProperties.
Step 3: UncheckInternet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)and clickInternet Protocol Version4 (IPv4) > Properties.
Step 5: Go toAlternate Configuration, chooseAutomatic private IP address.
Step 6: Save the changes and re-fire off the automatic configuration for the internet connection.
Step 1: Run equipment Manager, go toNetwork adapters,and expand the list.
Step 2: Right-smack the wireless or Ethernet adapter and selectUninstall gear.
Step 3: start your box and the driver will be installed automatically.
Bottom Line
Have you been bothered by the 169 IP address issue on your rig?
Just have a try!
