dhcp address 169.254.0.0

J

jay

what causes xp device to get an IP address of 169.254.x.x
instead of a DHCP range off the connected network?
 
B

BobC

what causes xp device to get an IP address of 169.254.x.x
instead of a DHCP range off the connected network?
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That address is a default address indicating that a DHCP server can not be
connected to to obtain an address. Check your configuration including
cabling, NIC, and settings.
 
J

James

BobC said:
That address is a default address indicating that a DHCP server can not be
connected to to obtain an address. Check your configuration including
cabling, NIC, and settings.
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Could you detail the setting? or post some web site i can reference to.
 

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