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01-09-2008, 22:30

This 169 IP address results from a built in feature of windows called automatic private IP address(APIPA). When your computer is unable to find a DHCP server the APIPA service will assign itself a 169.x.x.x IP address.

According to Microsoft, the APIPA service checks for a DHCP server every five minutes.

Your PC will asign an IP address even when not connected to the internet.

01-09-2008, 22:30	#4
whydoIneedatech Guest Services: VIRGIN MEDIA , 20 Mb BB, V+ Box, XL Phone and 2 Virgin Mobiles Posts: n/a	Re: strange problem with modem\pc This 169 IP address results from a built in feature of windows called automatic private IP address(APIPA). When your computer is unable to find a DHCP server the APIPA service will assign itself a 169.x.x.x IP address. According to Microsoft, the APIPA service checks for a DHCP server every five minutes. Your PC will asign an IP address even when not connected to the internet.